Sword gift expresses camp honor from 1862 letter
Cotomaus O unsigned letter dated July 14 1862 thanks Messrs C C Parsons B Eason J Oberly and others for a new elegant sword. He notes appreciation for the token and its inscription as a sign of approval of his conduct in camp and on the field and hopes for peace and return home soon.
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Vocared Wayne Couxtry
Aquila Wiley
Regio P.M
Cotomaus O
Messrs
C C Parsons
B. Eason
Oberly
J. Oberly
Eter Shideler
William Shideler
John A. Pilo
Court of Com Pleas
Wayne County
Ohio
T and
Sarah Shideler
Joseph Shideler
Michael Miller
Susannah Miller
Levi Gay
Elizabeth Ay
Lydia Shideler
Salinda Shideler
Benjamin Eason
John 8
Pater B. Dodd
Dodd
John Pile
Megaret Jones
Recorder’s Offic
Ossler
John Shideler
Ann
Baid
Peter Shideler
Joseph §Ideler
Susannah Shideler
Sussah
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John EL Pist
Disiz
B.R . Lyons
Cleveland
Superior Street
Public Square
Fullown
Buth
Bint
Wooster
Crandal
West Indies
East Indies
McClellan's Army Around Richmond After Critical Engagements
Dispatch from McLean's forces near Williamsburg describes heavy losses on both sides in a major late battle. Rebels are believed to outnumber Union troops, with Confederate strength possibly over 200,000. McClellan saved siege guns but lost many field pieces and property. The army encamped 21 miles from Richmond on James River, awaiting reinforcements and preparing for a tough advance through contested terrain.
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Newport News
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Cumberland
James River
Richmond
McClell P
Cmu
Tommie
Ndar ‘Ouk
Hi Major
Weaver
Jatt
M Woods
Col. Mason
Delaware
Shell
Lee Wei
H Jackson
Munch
Potomac
McClean
Williamsburg
McClellan
Mic
Batif
McGlellan
Company E
Inka
Divisional Reflections from a Tennessee Mountain Encampment
A wounded wartime letter from a Union division in Tennessee describes mountain encampment life for six months while facing enemy fortifications. It notes slow advance prospects, anticipated Irish labor to embank the region, and comparisons to Confederate positions at Manassas, with emphasis on discipline and morale.
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Mr. Bprroz
Tennessee
Corinth
Richmond
Zollicoffer
Lexington
Cincinnati
Camberland Gap
Army of the Union
North Carolina
East Tennessee
Dunberlind Gip
Sraly
Talyts
Agik
Manassaa
Erie Sea
Exultation Amid Northern Victory Over Rebellion
A Memphis style tribute notes the South’s collapse as arsenals and forts fall and the Union arms gain ground. It lauds Union generals like Burnside and McClellan, celebrates naval and army strength, and expresses hope the Republic will be restored to amity and unity under the Federal Administration.
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Beartie
Buitay
Western Hemisphére
Sitaca
Republic
Mississippi
Artis
Arkansas
Butler
Burnside
North Carolina
McClellan
Rishmond
Adarcoy
Gaul
Napoleon
Moscow
Wooster Guards in Shields Division Before Richmond
A Wooster Guards letter describes 4th Ohio losses and brigade action near Richmond, with Captain McMillen drowned during embarkation. The 4th Ohio suffered one killed and seven wounded, Wooster men safe, skirmishing continuing as Shields division pressures Confederate positions on the James River front.
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Thich Point
Man Junction
Alexardrid
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Fortress Monroe
Newport News
Vie Shaenaig
Himeelf
Reddy
Mec- Melis
Sfallen Baleen
Dgr
Aie
oChis
Sheilds
Richmond
McMillen
Sererce
Ohio— Wooster Guards
Berone Richmoyn
Deans Panents
South America
Potomac
Ani
Burkness Monroe
James River
Harrison’s Point
Ferry
Shields’ Divison
McClellan
Hooker
Potomac Army
4Th Ohio
Virginia
Indiana
Ohio
Woolater
J H. Baumgardner & Co
Kdward, Wooster
Sit
Retreat and Battle Descriptions Near Savage Station and Chickahominy
War diary recounts Union retreat from the Chickahominy to James River, noting destroyed bridges, hospital evacuations, and burning provisions. The author describes night rain, losses from heavy fighting, the withdrawal of Heintzelman and Sumner corps, cannons, exploding locomotives, and a morale-boosting view of reinforcements. Slavery critique frames the conflict and argues for emancipation to end the rebellion.
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I. H. Peckiopaugh
Bert. Eason
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Seville
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Routso
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James W Logan
Charles A. Cummins
Fort Dodge
State of Iowa
Thomas A. Cummins
Dubai
Iowa
Robert R. Donnelly
William Henry
County of
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Sisid
C. B Cummion
Anna C. Cumoios
Sarah Henry
Robert KR Donnelly
R. Bonewitz
J HI Downing
Wooster Township
Church of God
Jacob W Bartel
Copartnership
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Bridgeport
Allen
Pancoast
Josiah Naptiger
Howard Association
Dr. J. Selllin Houghton
South Ninth Street
U. S. Pension and Bounty Agency Office
United States
Henry Lehman
A. R. Chapman
O' Mae Crett & Co
Fredericksburgh High School
D. Livelyt
E. Crosby
Buffalo, N Y
Wheeled & Wilson’s
Gale
Bill and Cotte
Mathew
All Drug
JHE
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Falo
Fort Erie
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Wayna County
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