War-torn Jackson Mercury letter on Sherman abuses
The Philadelphia Sunday Mercury publishes letters from a staff officer in Sherman's division detailing destruction of rebel property, looting, and brutal acts during the Tallahatchee march. He condemns Union soldiers, urges harsh discipline, and depicts Confederate observers as justifying secession.
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Philadelphia Sunday Mercury
Sherman
Tallshatchie River
The
Mercury
Indiana
Illinois
Wisconsin
Union
Rebs
Army of the Union
Philadelphia Mercury
Fredericksburg
Richmond
Relocation Plans Mentioned for Washington Quarters
Dispatch notes that troops intend to forward to more comfortable quarters in Washington and elsewhere while leaving the rest of the state as it was upon first encampment after retreat. The message underscores ongoing logistical moves during the retreat period.
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Ing
Washington
Exemption of Mail Contractors and Drivers in Civil War
Confederate Post Office at Richmond extends time for mail service bids in Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia and Florida until May 1 1863. Act exempts mail contractors and drivers from military duty with conditions on routes and personnel. Also notes removal of British Vice Consul James Magee at Mobile amid Alabama debt payments and U S policy toward Britain.
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Post Office
Richmond
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Congress
John R. Regan
Confederate States of America
Confederate States
Congress of the
Post Office Department
James Magee
Mobile
South
Alabama
England
London
Times
Adams
Seward
Mason
Earl Russel
Confederate War Tax Bill Shows Senate Substitutes
The Senate Finance Committee proposes a substitute to the Confederate War Tax bill. It sets rates from five to fifteen percent for income bands and taxes rents, manufacturing, mining, and other incomes with specific deductions. Joint stock companies pay one tenth of dividends, with profits over thresholds increasing rates. Farmers pay one tenth of certain products and livestock, plus other per-item charges. The Senate bill omits some House provisions like double tax on aliens and ad tax. The substitute passed the Senate and goes to the House for concurrence.
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House
Senate
Finance Committee
Trans Mississippians prepare for bold movements under new command
Reports state Lieut Gen Kirby Smith takes command in the Trans Mississippi with Gen Price to lead field operations in Arkansas and Missouri Gen Sibley to Texas and Gen Magruder awaiting allocation News notes promise a swift shift in the region and gauge the Confederacy's near term goals Meanwhile the New York Tribune confirms twelve ironclads contracted at 300 000 to 400 000 each to bolster the Yankee Navy within six months
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Trans-Mississippi Department
Price
Mississippi
Kirby Smith
Magruder
Sibley
Smith
Arkansas
State
Missouri
Sven
Texas
New York Tribune
Gen Bragg Still Commands Tennessee Army, Says Reader
A Mobie Advertiser report affirms General Bragg continues to command the Army of Tennessee and that General Johnston still leads the department. The piece rejects rumors of removal, citing endorsements from President Lincoln and General Johnston, noting the army’s strong condition, health, clothing, rations, and Bragg’s good health. Mrs Bragg is recovering from typhoid.
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Brage
Tennessee
Johnston
Bragg
Ile
Murfreesboro
Army of Tennessee
Gen. Johnston
Braig
Joe Johnston
Roll of Confederate service names urged by Rockbridge citizens
A Rockbridge Virginia court term appointed a citizen committee to create a roll listing all officers and enlisted men from the county who served the Confederate States. The roll would include a full history of each person from enlistment to death or discharge, to preserve the memory of the unknown dead.
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Rockbridge
Confederate States
The Rebel Loan
The Confederate loan in the foreign market held at 4 premium with strong demand. Subscriptions today were widespread across London the Continent and the Provinces. Total applications up to this evening exceeded £10 000 000 showing broad support from Continental markets and major English commercial centers three times the requested amount within two days.
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London Post
London
Manchester
Liverpool
Paratapiz Brozrace Sugar Cane Substitute Compared to Coffee
A fragment notes that parched ground sugar cane seeds boiled into a syrup make a better substitute for coffee than any other tested. It tastes very like old Java coffee and even Lew from Port Hudson says the distinction is detectable.
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Lew
Port
Hudson
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