Union Convention Call Endorses Hickox for Public Works
The County Central Committee invites Wayne County citizens to a Wooster convention on August 18 1862 to select delegates for the Union State Convention and to conduct business. The notice praises William S. Hickox as a suitable candidate for the Board of Public Works and urges support from Union loyalists. The Ohio State Journal and Mansfield Herald endorse Hickox, citing his experience and integrity.
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Wooster
Wayne County
Ollock
Columbus
Dovaras
Althoevers
Ted Matey
The
Union
Certran
Hickox
Makefieldy
Board of Public’ Works
Caity
Board of Public Works
William 8. Hickox
Mansfield
Herald
Ohio State Journal
Hickor
Mansfield Crald
Grand Military Meeting Held in Wooster Saturday
The grand military mass meeting will be addressed by distinguished speakers from abroad in Wooster on Saturday. An overwhelming demonstration of the people is expected as Wooster Township militia and patriots gather to support the Government.
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Wooster
Shige
Ibayi
Theos
Cleveland
United States
Aba
Wayne County Soldiers Need Food Before Camp Mansfield
For a week or more reports say Wayne County volunteers filled the quota and two companies prepare to march to Camp Mansfield. No subsistence provisions yet, and with only days left until the deadline Saturday the county may not meet a second call, making a draft likely.
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Old
Wayne
Mansfield
Camp Mansfield
Wayne County
Draft Likely in Wayne County as Quotas Near Fulfillment
Wayne County faces a draft after filling three volunteer companies for 800 000 men and nearing a 270 shortfall. Assessors report subjects to military duty across townships, but accuracy is doubtful, with potential oath tests and revises to ensure proper credit for volunteers.
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Wayne County
McSweeney
Downing
Buecking
Sugar Creek
Milton
Green
Salt Creek
Congress
Hester
Lain
Clinwa
Baughman
Indiana
New York
Ohio
Sixteenth Ohio In Battle Under General de Coupey
Telegraph account shows the 16th Ohio engaged for two days, rebels losing about five men, Quindss suffering 8 killed 15 wounded and no prisoners. Two companies were briefly surrounded and fought their way out. No details on Wayne County men or Navy casualties.
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16Th Ohio
de Coupey
Quindss
16Th
Wayne County
Governor Tod Urges Ohio Ladies to Aid Soldiers Diet
Governor Tod writes to Ohio women asking for pickled cabbage cucumbers and onions and dried apples and peaches to feed troops. He notes improved army health and well managed hospitals and urges continued support for the soldiers.
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Tod
Cotoumecs
Ohio
Assassination of Gen McCook Stuns the Union Armies
A harsh report from the New York Times declares the rebel murder of General Robert McCook a national disaster. It recounts the helpless wounded officer, the treacherous ambush by guerrillas in Alabama, and the ensuing outrage that stirs Western sentiment. It honors McCook’s patriotism and his brothers’ sacrifices, warning of retaliatory violence and continued barbarism.
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McCook
Seerp
Alabama
Bull Run
Robert McCook
Mill Spring Ey
Ohio
Clement
N, Y
Times
Engagements at Cumberland Gap in Morgan raid reported
Aug 12 dispatch from Nashville says General Copreexs brigade and the 14th Kentucky fought with Gen Prune division. rebels numbered around 1400 with 226 killed or wounded, Col Gordon captured. Our losses 3 killed, 15 wounded, 50 prisoners. Two Ohio companies surrounded, forage and horses captured. Morgan departed Knoxville July 2 with 2000 cavalry toward Kingston. Kentucky invasion rumors and guerrilla raids on Calhoun and Ramsey counties spark border alarm along Green River.
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16Th Ohio
John Morgan
Knoxville
Kingston
Kentucky
Calhoun
Ramsey Counties
Green River
Cincinnati Gazette
Nashville
Robert McCook
Murfreesboro
St Cloud
Sema
Ala
Itis
Meestur
Spring Hill
Columbia
Gov Sprague's Order For Colored Regiment Shocks Press
The Rhode Island Governor issues a call for a colored regiment with the Commander-in-Chief leading them into the field. The order, printed in full, declares enlistments begin immediately and that the regiment will be supplied by the Quartermaster General. It references Washington praising previous colored units and urges local citizens to respond with zeal.
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Washington
Adjutant General of the Army
Thes
Commissioner of Pensions
Iid
Guinea
Agate
Sprague
Conservaties
Rhode Island
Fremont
Hunter
New York Herald
Robbins
Army of the Republic
Epwago C
Margan
Wounded Troops and Accident Report From Stonewall Tackbon
A fragmentary note reports wounded troops and an accidental injury at Stonewall Tackbon. The brief item mentions bank-related mishap and general injury status without specific details or figures.
Battle of the Rappahannock Ends With Heavy Casualties
Gen Banks and Stonewall Jackson clashed near Culpeper Court House with 40 000 to 50 000 rebels and 2 000 to 8 800 killed wounded or missing on each side. Pope McDowell and Hill reinforcements arrived as Banks held ground but losses mounted. reports note Winder Geary Wilder Geary Banks Pope and Saxton wounded or killed.
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Gen. Banks
Stonewall Jackson
N.pope
Virginia
CoLpeppsr
Banks
Bayard
Pennsylvania
Maine
Rhode Island
Jackson
Ewell
Rapadan
Culpepper Court House
Williams
Pope
Culpepper
McDowell
MccDowell
Clenerals
Knight
46Th
Lufridge
Matthews
Boyd Severly
Donnelly
28Th
New York
Brown
Cook
Chapman
Conn
Stone
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Indiana
Lieut Ramsey
Bank
Wilder
A. P. Hill
Prince
Auger
Geary
Woolf
Gener
Winder
Saxton
Washington
E Enem
Times’ Washington Dispatch
Gev Sprague
Burnside
Sprague
Fredericksburg
Gordonsville
Alexandria
Letters from General Rosecrans Urge Regimental Replenishment
A Cincinnati war meeting quotes General Rosecrans urging immediate full-strength filling of old regiments, careful removal of cowardly and unfit officers, and promotion of proven leaders from current field units to bolster morale and efficiency. The general stresses swift, decisive action to save national life and liberty.
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Cincinnati
Legion
Glorious War Meeting in Washington Earns Lincoln Applause
An immense mass meeting in Washington frames support for the Union war effort. President Lincoln appears on the platform after formal resolutions denouncing disunion and pledging aid to families of district citizens in military service. Lincoln defends McClellan and the War Department amid audience cheers.
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Loyel
Washington
Pullia
Pelice
United States
Wallach
Lincoln
Jincoln
Amd
Betster
McClelan
Geen McClellan
Uim
McClellae
Secretary of War
McChlan
McClellan
Ward
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War Department
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