Hokes and Hays Brigades Fight at Rappahannock Bridge
An officer in Hays Louisiana brigade writes to correct press errors about the November 7 engagement at Rappahannock Bridge. He details how Meade's force of about 20,000 attacked 1,800 and one battery, their charges on the left and center, heavy Yankee casualties, and the capture of Col. Godwin and other officers. He notes Hokes and Hays held to the end before surrender, praises Green's battery, rights the record, and promises renewed resistance from Hays's Louisianians.
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Hoke’s
Hays
Richmond Sentinel
Rappahannock Bridge
Richmond
Penn
Louisiana
Early
Meade
Hoke
Green
Louisians
Sicke
Col. Godwin
D. B. Penn
Gurman
John G. Angell
5Th Louisiana
Monaghan
Maj
Manning
Col. Terry
7Th Louisiana
Lieut
Moore
Col. Peck
Manassas
Front Royal
Fredericksburg
Coal Harbor
Winchester
Gettysburg
Charleston Siege Report: Sumter Holds as Gilmore Presses On
The Petersburg Express notes Union bombardment appears less accurate as Fort Sumter withstands five months of siege. Savannah editorials say Gilmore knows the difficulties, vows to keep up mining efforts, while Charleston remains within reach and blockade plans advance. The piece urges continued pressure.
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Sumter
Gilmore
Lincoln
Savannah Republican
Charleston
Fort Sumter
London
Paris
The Tory Women of East Tennessee
An editor from Hendersonville N C Times recounts a chestnut hunting trip near Civil War camps in East Tennessee. The encounter with a fierce Union supporter woman escalates into threats and rough humor as the visitors defend their presence and attempt to procure chestnuts and an axe.
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Hendersonville N. Carolina
Airhouse
Virago
Hell
Linkum
Union
Economise for wartime effort and defense
An exhortation urges stricter frugality as the nation supports armies in the field. It calls individuals to eat cheaper food, wear modest clothing, and curb luxury while cities cut nonessential activities. Citizens should endure self denial, provide warm clothing and blankets for troops, and continue charitable giving.
Graniteville Mills Sell Materials at Deep Discount to South Carolina
The Fayetteville Observer notes Graniteville Manufacturing in South Carolina offering to sell 10 000 yards per week at 110 dollars a yard, less than half the current price, while North Carolina factories have supplied similar goods to the state at 30 to 80 cents per yard, potentially saving the state millions thus far.
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Porrinc
Fayetteville
N.C
Bays
Graniteville Manufacturing Company
South Carolina
Nora Carolina
North Carolina
A Military Anomaly at Sumter Fortress
The report extols Sumter as a gallant fortress resisting Union artillery. It claims the fort grows stronger the more it is battered and credits unwavering courage of its defenders. It condemns Yankee bombardment of the ruined site as mean and despicable.
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Sumter
Lincoln
Veteran Finds His Mexican War Gun at Camp Truesdale
At Camp Truesdale a Georgia State Guard company received arms. A Mexican war veteran found his name cut on the gun stock he drew, recognizing the weapon as the one he used in the Mexican conflict. Readers are advised on using newspaper slips as inner soles for cold feet, noting improved comfort and potential cork-like benefits.
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Streutar
Camp Truesdale
Georgia State Guard
General A. P. Hill Said Under Arrest
Report states Confederate General A. P. Hill is under arrest for disobedience of orders. The act allegedly allowed Meade's army to escape, making a Confederate capture seem certain as Hill was reportedly four hours behind time.
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A. P. Hill
Meade
Hill
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Alspaugh
Somerville Fort
Petersburg Express
The
Tory Women of
East Tennessee
Chick
Liz
Jimmie
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