From a Soldier's Wife to a Conscript's Bride in War Time
A young widow narrates her early marriage to John Richings, their wartime hardship, and the double tragedy of losing their baby during her husband’s conscription. She recalls the moral costs, sending him to duty, his death after attempt to flee Camp, and her ongoing work for the army while coping with grief in New Jersey.
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John Rithings
Eleanor
John
Nellie
North America
Cain
John Richings
Baby
John Richinge
Curtius
Gulf of Infantry
Washington
Aeverly
N. J. Rap
Lincoln
Cleveland
Macera
Tam
J C Fremont
Ohio River
Blennerhassett Island
Hsoband
Hall
Fremont Letters and Advice From Hall's Journal
A dated letter from J C Fremont protests Civil War policy, calls for constitutional rights protection, and hints at a Cleveland convention split. An extended Hall's Journal moralizing tale cautions young women against unsuitable suitors lacking work or virtue and urges practical marriage choices.
Government Swindler Senator Convicted in NY Case
Solomon Kohn stamm has been convicted of defrauding the government by securing payment on bogus claims. The scam netted between three and four hundred thousand dollars over nearly three years as officials pursue follow up against similar frauds nationwide.
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New York
Solomon Kohnstamm
Government swindler jailed for war profiteering
A hardened offender who stole from government wartime needs received ten years at hard labor in the State prison. He trusted money to buy his freedom and faced justice as a warning to all speculators who prey on public funds during the war.
Wanted a Copperhead hero and the party’s failure
The piece laments Copperhead indecision and barren leadership as it traces a line of would be heroes Floyd Buchanan McClellan Seymour Vallandigham and Grant. It argues no true Copperhead hero exists and mocks the idea of nominating Grant and similar figures. The tone is caustic toward Copperheads and their platforms.
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Archiamedes
Copperhead
Floyd
South
Buchanan
Copperheads
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Clelans
Seymour
McClelan
Lod
McClellan
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Basswood
Nova Scotia
Upper Canada
Sadeice
Sarah
Hagar
Stanger
Genrao
Hercules
Richmond
Grant
Buchanan McClellan
Vallandighatm
Copperhads
Chicago Tribune
House debates amending Constitution to abolish slavery
Tuesday the House rejected a bill proposing a constitutional amendment banning slavery in the United States and territories. Indiana's Mr Holman moved to second reading. the motion failed 76 to 55 as several Democrats opposed the Ordinance of Freedom. A party scene followed with a remark at a party about a woman’s dress.
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United States
Baltimore
Wey
House of Representatives
Severnl
Holman
Indiana
Tocatees
Democris
Dispatch from Gen Dix details Civil War actions near Cold Harbor
Major Gen Dix reports from June 1 to June 2 1864 describing Sheridan's earlier observation of a rebel cavalry force at Cold Harbor Curtained by Lees division clash and casualties on the field. Union forces advance toward Mechanicsville while reports note enemy movements near Bethesda Church and Hanover Court House with captures and losses among officers and pirates.
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Sheridan
Cold Harbor
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Loridan
Sixth Corps
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Norresne
Warren
Wilson
Hanover Court House
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Casairey
Oiiy
Timig Warren
Bethesda
C. Tyrell
Eath Virgina
Col Wills
Commmanding Pegrams Brigade
Chrtan
Penn Sivama
Ramsay
Ligace
Mechanicsville
M Spfanton
Civil War Dispatch and Philadelphia Resolutions Report
A morning dispatch from Bethesda Church dated June 2 details a Confederate attack ordered for the previous afternoon by the Sixth Corps and allies, with heavy fighting and captured enemy works. The note includes political resolutions from a Philadelphia meeting urging national unity, constitutional amendments ending slavery, and a warning on civil order, alongside a sensational postscript about Mrs. Tyler’s accusation against Gen Wild.
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Bethesda Church
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Cold Harbor
Sixth Corps
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Smith
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