Enemies Routed Near Springfield in War Dispatch
In a Newark era telegram, Maj Zegoni led Fremont’s guard in a brilliant charge at Springfield against 2,000 to 2,200 rebels, clearing the town, raising the National flag at the court house, and retiring to reinforce. Union forces expect to occupy Springfield tonight as reinforcements arrive, with Captain Peet noting enemy response from across the river.
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Queetz
Antwerp
Fremont
Zegoni
Springfeld
Springfield
Refugees Prepare Amid Unclear Expedition Report
Fragmentary OCR describes refugees nearby and preparations underway for an expedition or journey amid a gale. Details are unreadable but suggest a planned movement or evacuation connected to a perilous weather event.
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Toady
Message Fragments From 1861 Dispatches and San Francisco Greeting
Fragmentary OCR reads about a Civil War era scene with mentions of Mr Schnabel, a Florida arrival, Col Browse, and a mouth of the Mississippi incident that impacted two ships en route to aid blockaders. Also a San Francisco mayor’s Oct 25 1861 message to New York praising a Pacific Atlantic link project and wishing prosperity for both cities.
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Mr. Schnabel
Battle near Leesburg and Union reinforcements noted
Reports describe a disputed engagement near Leesburg with Confederate and Union forces clashing as reinforcements from Banks arrive. An informant cites over 100 Confederate dead and farms used as hospitals while Unionists brace for further advances and secessionists prepare to flee. Telegraph dispatches relay strategic moves across Missouri and Illinois theaters with Price's rebels and Fremont forces referenced.
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Bartinonye
Leeshen
Feders
Neighbou
Beck
Leesburg
Banks
Baker
Troo
Tionabargana
Acific
Atlantic
Fiat
California
Postal telegraph renewal note to Judge Caton
Disjointed 1861 letter from San Franciscer San Florence to Judge J. D. Caton requests renewing telegraph connection with Illinois and Mississippi lines. Caton replies broadly with goodwill, expressing friendship and support for telegraphic links across states.
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San Franciscer
San Florence
Last link in Overland telegraph reaches Atlantic
In San Francisco on October 25 the news comes that the final link in the Overland telegraph has reached the Atlantic side. The transmission brings greetings and signals the United Country’s claim over the newly connected line. Among the passengers on the last steamer were Gee Sumner and many U.S. Army officers, with Navy Captains Riggs and Greene, and Senators Gwin Calhoun and Benham. A large shipment of arms is noted as part of the continued buildout of the network.
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San Francisco
Atlantic
Gee. Sumner
Senor Nesmith
Col. Merchant
Judd
Stewart
Hendrickson
Gillis
Williston
Sinclair
Warren
Herdes
Deady
Lipp
United Hates Army
Riggs
Greene
U. S. Navy
Gwin
Calhoun
Bentham
Iors
New Caster Virginia Ost October War Dispatch
Fragmentary report states General Kelly moved Friday night and attacked Romacy yesterday afternoon. It claims captures of many prisoners and wagons, with camp equipment, as Confederate forces advance toward Winchester. Low casualties reported. enemy losses not yet confirmed.
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Kelly
Romacy
Winchester
Mane
Funeral of Col. Baker Remains a Grand Federal Affair
Special Dispatch from Chicago notes Col. Baker's funeral in Col. Webb’s residence with officers from army and navy and relatives. President and cabinet members attended along with senators from Itham and McDougal and others. body to be sent to California for burial near Gen Broderick. Also recounts a wood market brawl over wood for a bonfire ending in a fight and dispersal by an officer.
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Union
Wasaietos
Col. Baker
Col. Webb
Army
Navy
Ok Aaron
Pacific
Voast
eneatorsIatham
McDougal
Weo
Bows House
Senderland
Calinia
Ead
Genator Broderick
Comenisnest
Benenbon
Donal
Deaver
Geor George
Dispute to the Chisage Tribes Sergeant of co an laws
A sergeant of the company at the dispute with the Chisage Tribes wounded a member of his own army today by accident. The wound is not dangerous. The 2d Iowa is ordered to St. Louis on Monday to recruit. Troops at Bird's Point and Fort Holt are ordered to Winter quarters there.
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Wasmington
McKean
Navy Department
Pope
Richmond
Vincennes
Handy
Commander Handy
Necesary
of Lights
Ourpont
Pope Pr ‘Richmond
Vincennes Ben
Soren Pels
William H. Amer
Veeaol
Tyibwne
Charleston
South Carolina
Lord Lyons
Secretary of State
Molesta
Mason
Slidell
Europa
Nashvillé
Mirewell
Europe
Duncan
Ocean Mines
Uly
West Point
Ellsworth
Butterfield
Centreville
Fairfax Court House
Vienna
Annandale
Butler
Congress
Pean
Porter
Powhattan
Maranbaum
Sumter
Marion
New York
Ofaranbaum
Mesanbaus
Times
Shields
Washington
Herald
Lossburg
Norfolk
Chesepeake Bay
Gustavus W. Senith
Lesaburg
Bell's Bluff
Tiprom
St. Louis
Kennedy
Sedalia
Price
Johnson
Kentucky
McCulloch
Arkansas
Fremont
Kenedy
Laws
Iowa
Bird’s Point
Fort Holt
Senator’s prayer tale links to Lincoln era presidency
A Northern Senator recalls four years of intense praying during Bucksan’s administration and fears he may have prayed so hard he could outlive Lincoln’s term, with Chief Justice Taney noted as a possible survivor of that era.
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Heme
Taney
Bucksan
Lincoln
Letter from a Cousin in Dialect and a Spirit Machine Claim
A letter in a rustic dialect describes family news from Levtaville, mentioning a mother title, a brother with a name variant, and a sister with a baby. It also reports two Peltagelo men calling themselves mediums selling a "spirit machine" claimed to directly contact the Lords, with a note on converting the inventor to Christianity and a reference to pay donations.
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Peltagelo
Fragmented Oddities and War Era Anecdotes
A garbled 19th century composite text recounts scattered vignettes from religious debate to railway car skepticism, Civil War era patriotism, and political figures. It blends dialog about heaven and mortality with remarks from Governor Sprague and a Vermont fair, reflecting a noisy public discourse and social curiosities of the period.
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