Rebel Finances and War Losses Highlight 1868 Update
The report details Confederate expenditures from Jan 1 to Sep 30, 1868 totaling $518,343,659 with war costs at $877,988,214. Revenue of $391,624,630 from Treasury Notes’ defeasance and other sources is noted, leaving a vast public debt and a currency inflow of $801,447,619. Predictions warn continued notes will devastate credit and prices, urging a 1000 million dollar loan and repudiation of current currency to stabilize finances.
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Momminger
the Treasury
Confederacy
War Department
SCO
Treasury
Custone
Clrentulion
Mr. Menainger
Bhi
Pocea Joan
Doltara
Gellar
Midtes
Confulcracy
Jeff
Daria
Abo Lincoln
Controversy Over Wisconsin District Votes and Loyal Officers
Fragmented remarks discuss support for Mr. Brown and Mr. Potter, loyalty of Wisconsin representatives, and opposition to certain actions. It reports on credits delays, Gouvernor Bry, Provost Marshall, and votes on regulations, plus Gen. Resecrans and Curtis assignments. Mentions a Cape captor ship near Maine and a Fond du Lac fire with losses.
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Shays
Brown
Maryland
Pidegdt
Fopperhead
Etheridge
Tira
Wisconsin
Ani
Jno
F. Potter
Fragmented Civil War News and Trade Disruptions Report
Reports describe blockade running from Wilmington and shipments to the rebel army, with over two hundred vessels engaged and Meade’s letter noting public anxiety about army fate. The piece mentions Meade’s friend in Newark, prices of gold in Virginia, and various wartime incidents across the U.S. and border areas. It notes Union and Confederate figures, including Gen. Vance, and observes winter conditions and local fires.
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Charles
Dann
Pritune
Ausiatant
Diety
Wien
Gamberland
Chickamange
Cribtvan
Cear
Straguiors
Rulipito
Eugue
Rossville
Chattamoyn
Rasecrans
Gene
MiCooks
Sheridan
Oc Davin
Sol Divers
Andaalte
Parkhuret
Clane
Parkhurst
Boston Transcript
Richard
Fay
Ropes
Alava
West Virginia
Virginia
M.F! Triteria
New Oléans
Andrews Ig Ib
Port Hudson
Nikhann
Corpa Pam
Avisiés
America
England
Ile
Rockdale
Hierweil
Pigiane
Somek
Boeoense Tree
New York
Priduné
Wilmington
Lyforcut
Vance Snys
NM. Carolina
Meade Tan
Newark
New Jersey
Army of the Potomac
U. S. Sanitary Commission
Borton
Cincinnati
Dinvine
Rebst
Rapidan
Uny
Jem
Duria
Aurea
MSHA
Winona
Chattanooga
Saya
Lani Street
Mitchell
Bubkher
Satndy
Bragg
Bil Dabnon
Gen. Thomas
The Amazons of Dahomey In Dahomey Women Guard Kings Procession
Commodore Wilton describes Dahomey women as a dominant force in the capital, outnumbering men three to one. The Amazons, skilled runners and marksmen, wield muskets and blunderbuses, carry razors for severing heads, and enforce chastity. A bell-bearing water bearer signals warnings while wandering crowds avoid misfortune and the women mock the arriving Europeans.
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Commodore Wilot
Dahomey
England
Soma
Lave
Swiss Settlement Dwellers Halted by Steep Cliffs
A fragment describes Swiss hillside habitations perched on cliff edges where cottages cluster along ledges. It notes neighborhoods perched above deep precipices, with children hesitant to climb and residents embracing rugged terrain despite dangers.
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Ateepa
Switzerland
Parson Brownlow Speech at War Meeting
Parson Brownlow spoke at a war meeting in Cincinnati on a Wednesday evening. He declared he could not speak long and urged continuing the fight, praising Colonel Netherland of Tennessee and opposing Isham G. Harris, while urging volunteers and strong measures against the rebellion.
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Brownlow
Trent
John Brough
Chig
Lam
Musiq
Dixon
Elise
Cotton States
Gulf
Netherland
Tennessee
Netherlanc
Ternessos
Man
Isham G. Harris
V.clarence Price
Retéair
N.Y
Pet
Quate Mathiad
Whitewstar
Montour House
Waukesha
Janesville
Jenner Laboratory
Waukegut
Brandreth
John Prdaeus
Hannae
Abduction tale shocks Richview with a sixteen year old victim
A private letter from Richview Washington County details a daring abduction of Geneva Linton, sixteen, by a masked party of thirteen men in a rigged carriage. They forced entry after threatening violence, abducting her under cover of night while her father, unarmed, watched. Guards remained, while the region faced terror and suspected sympathizers amid other nearby robberies.
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Richmond
Leo
Georgia
Macaulay
Mary Iverr
Roland Tres
Racine County
Springheld Mans
Libby
Colored Regimenta
Libby Prion
Leavenworth
Kansas
St. Paul
Utihy
Army of the Potomac
Honitor Wilson
Conarose
U.S
Vencie Contonfort
Mexico
Ihindietate Journal
Richview
Washington County
M. A. Linton
Ashley
Chicago
Hale
Sanoaville
Catarth
Alara
Fanesville
Dewitt Davia
Janesville
Myoms House
Hind
Jaye
Dewey
Davis
Walla
Hide
Lim
Wenistorn
Eniston
At. Seluryler
Schoyler House
Jutiesyiliv
Willy di Hale
Lange Institute
Jews Dominate Global Power in a Bloodless Prophecy
A controversial 19th century pamphlet asserts Jews control finance, diplomacy, and culture. It credits Jewish bankers for war, cites European ministers, and claims Jews lead arts and universities, framing Jewish ascendancy as a modern revolution. The piece extols philanthropy while decrying persecution.
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Israel
Napoleon
Rothschild
Christendom
Europe
Moses
Aaron
Malachai
Anssia
Jerusalem
Mendizeh
Spain
France
Wateweki
Massena
New York
Philadelphia
St.Louis
Chicago
Almahouse
Ochestra
Madrid
St. Petersburgh
Hebron
Gethsemane
Galseed
Bethpage
Salome
Recruiting Gun Armies Washington Republicans Dec 7
Letter from 1863 praising Union enlistments, noting 120000 soldiers raised since January 1 and 60000 volunteers, with 40000 Colorado volunteers. Claims Confederate hopes crumble as Union troops grow. Mentions James Brown of Ohio, his election on a war proponent platform, and critiques his vote for Speaker as a copperhead ally to Vallandigham. Madison Jimmedill
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Washington Republican
Pista
Richmond
Jas
Brown
Congress
Vartanprewas
New England
Sunsat ? Cox
Ohio
Hhisanedf i
Madison Jimmad
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United States
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James S. Brown
M. C. Frome
Wissonsin
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Mr. Brown
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Madison Journal
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Fairien Court
Michael Corcoran
Biamy
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Salomon
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Wheeler
Cal
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Sloan
McIndae
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Department of Missouri
Curtis
Department of Kansas
Chesapeake
Cosat
Maine
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Dritigh
John Lockwond
Loch Blossom
Milwauken
Vicksburg
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Foxe Pu Lac
Fond du Lac
Columbus
J. Jewate
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