Wilmington Defenses and Newbern Strategy Urged by Loyal North Carolina
A Confederate communication argues Wilmington must be held or captured fortifying Newbern as a two-pronged defense. It praises Gen Clingman and General Douglas, urges Governor Vance and an alert Adjunct General to organize a force to seize Newbern and seal off enemy river access before Wilmington. The note cites a New York Times piece praising Wilmington’s strategic value and condemns Whit ing’s command, urging decisive action to save the port and state defenses.
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Wilmington
New York Times
Gor
Whiting
Wilimington
Wington
Ginis
Morgan
Morgan, and Remember Fort Sumter
Cate
Capaight Og
Clingman
Ervica
Diogmas
Cou
Vance
Nissen
North Carolina
Newbern
Wilminston
United States
Lee
W. H. C. Whiting
Pternburg
Mary
South
Weldon
Petersburg
Davis
Nouth
Cape Fear River
New York
Immediate Confederate legislation urged by Eastern North Carolina letter
A Confederate era letter from Eastern North Carolina urges prompt action by the Legislature to reinforce Gen. Lee with one hundred thousand troops, curb corruption, and aid winter provisions, arguing that public resolve and renewed strength will secure independence despite reports of exhaustion. It contrasts heroic sentiment with defeatist cries and urges early October session to sustain the cause.
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Grant
Lee
Confederate States
North Carolina
South
Cameron defended in Hillsboro letter to the editor
A Hillsboro defender argues Mr P C Cameron did not oppose a county relief plan but suggested a broader charity. He notes Cameron helped mobilize county producers to donate produce for the needy, while not restricting public charity or his own efforts. The piece defends Cameron against accusations in the Standard and contrasts North Carolina wartime aid with southern shortages.
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Justices of
Orange
P. C. Cameron
Cameron
Bing
County of Orange
Times
Standard
Terrible Railroad Collision Near Morrisville NC
A terrible railroad collision occurred yesterday on the North Carolina Railroad near Morrisville about twelve miles west of the city. A mail train speeding toward town collided with a freight train, smashing locomotives and wrecking cars. Several passengers were injured, one seriously, identified as a gentleman named David Bethuse, Eng., of Raberon, likely a Robeson county legislator elect returning from service. A rescue train was sent but had not returned at the time.
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North Carolina
Morrisville
Robeson County
David Bethuse
Eng
Raberon
Sherman’s Atlanta Campaign and Civil War Strategy Updates
The article discusses Union General Sherman’s movements toward Atlanta with depots built for the Army of the Tennessee. It forecasts preparations for a grand autumn campaign toward Augusta and rail repair to enable larger future operations. It notes raids, possible furloughs, and the goal of weakening Confederate defenses while rebuilding the Confederate Army’s strength and discipline in opposition to Sherman.
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Adana
Jonesboro
Army of Tennessee
Shrman
Atlanta
Georgia
Augusta
Sherman
State Road
Atlata
Aod
Teneasce
Sheremac
Miltedgeville
Macon
Montgomery
Sela
Mbile
The New and Great Victory is Declared in the Southwest
The dispatch proclaims a vast triumph over rebel forces in the West. Atlanta has fallen after four months of siege, delivering a decisive blow to Confederate strength. The Times celebrates naval and land successes, urging national unity and the eroding threat of surrender.
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Wuld Bag
Atlanta
Suth
Farragur
Grant
Welden Road
W. Y. Times
Government bonds offer safe postwar investment option
Confiderate era editorial urges patriotic investors to fund the treasury through untaxable 6 percent bonds and certificates. Six percent bonds run 80 years with coupons paid in specie for duty, while certificates mature two years after the war with semi annual interest. The Fayetteville Observer notes the ads reflect the paper's own investments and argue any choice helps sustain the government and cause.
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Fayetteville
Hospital grateful note to Granville donors in 1864
Genegat Hospital No 8 Rateia North Carolina September 13 1864 Surgeon in Charge H G Leigh returns thanks on behalf of the sick and wounded soldiers for a fine supply of cabbage cucumbers squashes beans Irish and sweet potatoes and other delicacies prepared in excellent style from Mrs Blackwall Mrs Morris and Granville county.
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Genegat Hospital
Rateia
N.C
Printer Feats Highlight New Jersey Legislation Scene
The printers of New Jerery boast that there is not a single printer to the State pri son of the State, and teese in the Legis ature.
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New Jerery
Teese
Legisature
The Tax on Banks in Confederate Tax Debate
Fayetteville Observer reports on Attorney General Divis and Acting AG Keyes examining whether North Carolina and Cape Fear banks owe the Confederate tax. Keyes argues banks are taxable but state ownership does not exempt them. banks act as State machinery, opposing Confederate attempts to tax them. A case is proposed for judicial determination.
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Riehmens
Divis
North Carchief
Wade Keyes
Gerer i
Treasury
North Carolina
Cape Fear
Treholm
Keyes
Bank U
Bank of Georgia
Wheaton
Keys
Kayes
Fayetteville
Note on mail routing for Raleigh Confederate presses
The Raleigh Post Office will handle all mail for Martha's Vineyard Haywood Gus and Egypt Station to Morrisville via Fayetteville stage. Packages for Bethel Hill Allensville and Centre Grove will go to the R G agent via Henderson. Changes speed deliveries by about one day. Signed J HM Rt Agt.
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Raleigh
Martha’s Vineyard
Haywood
Gu S
Egypt Station
Morrisville
Fayetteville
Bethel Hill
Allensville
Centre Grove
Hillsboro
North Carolina Equity Court case terms 1804 filings
A North Carolina Court of Equity entry for the term 1804 names Susan W. Jenkins by next friend Micajah J. Alston and wife Martha E. and others in a disputed matter. The record lists parties and links to the case title and participants.
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North Carolina
Court of Equity
Hquivax
Susan W. Jenkins
Next Friend, &c
Micajah J. PT
Alston
Martha E
Fphis
John Faulton
Thomas W. Jenkins
Micajah J. T. Alston
Halifax
McClellan Letter of Acceptance and Petersburg Dispatch
Northern dates show draft enforcement ordered with no postponement. McClellan argues Union restoration by constitutional means. peace must rest on Union. Petersburg reports quiet day, reinforcements arriving, Grant aiming to winter front. exchange plans for naval prisoners discussed in Richmond.
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McClellan
Petersburg
Stanton
Dix
Sherman
Union
Galtan
United States
Petersberg
Leity
City Point
Weldon
Grant
New York Union and Georgia War Notes from Sept 13 1864
From the North Richmond September 13 The New York Union Convention nominates RE Fenton for Governor and Thos G Alved for Lieutenant Governor The Minor Democratic Convention nominates J C Robinson for Governor Resolutions back the Chicago platform and promise unanimous Democratic support for McClellan Pendleton The Tennessee Union Convention backs a Slave Con vention abolition of slavery The Herald reports a possible battle at Learns Station Gold in New York at 234 The Georgia dispatch from Macon September 14 notes Sherman refuses prisoner exchanges for expired terms Troops move toward Atlanta ten day armistice begins militia furloughed for thirty days.
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Richmond
Spt
New York Union Convention
RE. Fenton
Thos
G. Alved
J. C. Robinson
Chicago
Hlinvia
McClellan
Pendleton
Tennessee Union
Herald of the 10Th
Itearns
New York
Georgia
Macon
Sherman
Traine
Ward
Atlanta
Gorgia
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P. €. Cameron
Orange County
Caimeron
Charlotte Democrat
North Carolina Presbyterian
Woo
North Caroline
South Carolina
Democrat
Pesvyterian
Mouch
Confederacy
Wilmington Journal
Weeky Journal
Fayetteville Carolinian
Raleigh Standard
Weekly Standard
Georgia Front
Rateten
W. Peirce
Q. M
Wilmington Daily Journal
Goldaboro
State Journal
Tarboro
Bill
W. W. Peirce
Mucklenburg Co
Luc d
Nick Davis
B. H. White
Ars
Mary H. Cheek
Warrenton
Cora
Pedder
Tho. J. Pitchford
R. Warrenton
Wake
Jas. Y. Whitted
Wake County
John W. Cobby
Bea Norma
Tun
the Press Association
TeRconDisputes
N.Y Taraid
Washtyn
Franconia
Boston
I1sifax
Shburn
Charleston
Geo. Dunn & Co
Sora Ae Music
C. Ranson & Farrar
N. C
W Ts
Primitive Baptist Association
Neuse Church
Rale Zh
Tinity College
S W.T. Gannaway
Hugh Carlyle
Gov. Henderson
J. Helten
Benton N
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