Confederate Cotton Loan notes anger London holder over pledged cotton
A London holder of Confederate Cotton Loan shares complains as cotton purchases surge to 500000 bales since March. McRae replies detailing that cotton remains stored on plantations in Georgia Alabama and parts of Mississippi and ready for delivery to loan holders. The note notes Union destruction of cotton and accuses Confederates of defaulting and swindling investors while contrasting with pro Lincoln lines and a Madison Journal reply defending southern character.
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Afr. Schwarts
London
Confederate Cotton Loan
McRae
Vaid Loan
Confederate States
Georgia
Alabaimy
Missisi
Alabama
Mississippi
Japan
Davis
Taick
Madison Journal
Judge Orton
Elsa
Yaat
Fernando Wood
Yallundighim
Andsewe
Virginia
Dan Voordect
McBfuhon
Ryaz
Patsiotta
Tralacin
Charleston in Danzger and the Fall of Charleston
The fragment describes Charleston being shelled by Gen. Gilmore. It argues Charleston will soon be in federal hands or destroyed. It notes Southern defenders will resist but may abandon the city if forced, foreseeing advanced operations and lost resistance.
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Chaleston
Charleston
Gilmore
Eply
Dock
Milwaukee
Haven
Iepple
Mathiesina Silwronse
Carl Wwelk
Soares
Beal
Quaker Aeries of Ve Sons Pace Cara Ipa
Tosapans
Affairs in Kansas and Lawrence siege aftermath
The article notes Kansas citizens pursue rebels after Lawrence sacking. It cites eighty or more offenders punished, with many hanged, and declares Missouri border counties to be cleared of rebels. It asserts Knogas will not be under invader rule again and emphasizes ongoing cleansing actions.
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Revere Akad
Ailwaukee Senzirel
Juneayille Gazetts
Sentinel
Lane Tas
Uantrol
Kansas
Lawrence
Missouri
Illinois Horticultural Fair in Rockford September
The Illinois Horticultural Society plans its annual fair in Rockford Winnebago County on September 8 9 10 and 11. Exhibits from Wisconsin and the West, with fruit vegetable flower and landscape displays, plus a Diehl fireworks show, are billed to entertain visitors.
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Ilinois Horticultural Society
Rockford
Winnebago County
Nickford
Baty
Wisconsin
Diehl
Ravkford
Sumter Siege and Atlantic News From Fort Simier to Charleston
Reports from Madison to Charleston detail military actions around Sumter with monitor and wooden ships bombarding rebel defenses. North Carolina deserters report rebel preparations to abandon Sumter while guns are removed. Weather conditions include a hot spell and heavy rain prior to expected flag over Sumter.
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Charleston
Fort Simier
Thureday
Wagner
Sumter
North Carolina
Sullivan
Montauk
Santer
Witack Opoe
Moultrie
James Lalynd
Dahleren
Tewis
Gilmore
Beauregard
Passaic
Sumler
Operations at Charleston in the siege and defense
From the Riehman Examiner August 19, the piece surveys the northern public confidence in Charleston’s siege, notes the formidable Union attack at Battery Wagner and Fort Sumter, and praises Charleston’s defensive readiness amid scarce Richmond guns and a self-armed arsenal.
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Riehman Examiner
Byrlestor
Charleston
Confederacy
Wagner
Fort Sumter
United States
Richmond
The Lawrence Tragedy Describes Lawrence Mass Burning
Eyewitness tale recounts violent Union defenders and mobs torching Lawrence Kansas after Quantrell raid. Rebels looted hotels andSafe stores, killed residents, burned twenty five houses, including Eldridge and City Hotel, with many bodies found in ruins.
Loyal Democrats Call For a Wisconsin State Convention
A 1868 plea from Loyal Democrats urging a mass convention in Janesville to unite anti copperhead voters. Signers from Walworth, Rock, Dodge, Jefferson and other counties demand a loyal, pro war party line, denounce the Ryan Address, and invite all loyal citizens to join the gathering. The notice lists county delegates and local officials supporting the cause.
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Ryan
Democratic Party
United States
Jefferson
Jackson
Telion i
Wisconsin
Janesville
Telek
Stata
Walworth County
William B. Allen
H.S. Winsor
3. G. Wheeler
General Gilmore's batteries threaten Charleston from Morela Island
A Washington Republican report describes Gen. Gilmore’s Morela Triana batteries reaching within miles of Charleston. The Parrott 200‑pounders and 800‑pounder are said to exceed five miles range, with projectiles improved. Gilmore reportedly told an informant he considers these weapons the longest ranged artillery to date and capable of battering or boring the city from current positions.
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Gilmore
Morela Triana
Charleston
Washington Republican
Sethe
Morels Island
Yorktown
Richmond
Wommslay
Creat
Farrett
Port Royal
Bis
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Dane County
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Quankee County
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Grant County
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Ragsell Wheeler
Lester Setton Lyndsey’ Ward
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Dodge County
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Tia Crosse
A. Py. Blakeslea
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