circa 1880-1890

Volck, Adalbert John, 1828-1912

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Title: Gen'l Stuart's return from Pennsylvania

Depicts a line of cavalrymen stopping to allow their horses to rest. The officer at the left of the picture blows a bugle as his horse drinks from a stream. The other horses, some of which have their tongues sticking out, appear tired and thirsty. As the title suggests, these men are part of General J.E.B. Stuart's cavalry division which made raiding stops in Pennsylvania during its second successful ride around the Army of the Potomac in October 1862. Among the items taken from Pennsylvania residents by Stuart's men were horses and, at least according to this sketch, hats: one soldier can be…

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21 August 1862

Hanleiter & Adair (publishers), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 159 (August 21, 1862)]

Prints an article titled "Special Correspondence of the Southern Confederacy from Stonewall Jackson's Command: Battle of Cedar Run," caption reads "the hardships of the 14th Georgia -- Its proudest day -- Preparations for battle -- Almost a panic -- Gallant conduct of Col. Folson -- Charge and repulse of the Yankee cavalry -- The heroism of the 25th, 25th, and 40th -- Col. Thomas promoted -- Strength and losses of each side, &c." Includes new conscription orders, troop movements and battle reports, advertisements, and local news.

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22 August 1862

Hanleiter & Adair (publishers), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 160 (August 22, 1862)]

Prints an article titled "The Northern Account of the Battle of Cedar Mountain," written "on the field, Cedar Run, eight miles sout of Culpepper V.A." on Sunday Aug 9, 1862. The article gives 2 different detailed accounts of the battle, followed by 4 shorter dispatch reports, culminating in the Official Dispatch from Major-General John Pope. Includes new conscription orders, troop movements and battle reports, advertisements, and local news.

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26 August 1862

Hanleiter & Adair (publishers), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 163 (August 26, 1862)]

Prints "The Official Report of General Pope of the Battle of Cedar Mountain" Written to Major General Halleck, the General in Chief, on August 18, 1862. Occupies 1 full column. Article followed by the "Congratulatory Dispatch from General Halleck to General Pope." Other articles include: "The Alleged 'Lost Opportunity at Shiloh", and "George D. Frentice, The Abolition Emissary". Includes a letter from a soldier to his father ("The Huntsville Fight"), new conscription orders, troop movements and battle reports, advertisements, and local news.

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14 September 1862

Hanleiter & Adair (publishers), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 180 (September 14, 1862)]

Prints various articles regarding the war, including "Bragg's Proclamation", "Jackson & Longstreet Moving on Harper's Ferry", "Order of Major General McClellan", and "The Writ of Habeas Corpus Suspended in Atlanta." Includes letters from soldiers under the title "From our Army", new conscription orders, troop movements and battle reports, advertisements, and local news.

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18 September 1862

Hanleiter & Adair (publishers), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 183 (September 18, 1862)]

"Position of the Union Cause" features excerpts from an article originally printed in the New York Times, which describes the failures of the Union Army in recent campains. "Riot in New York Regiment" reports on a mutiny of the 53rd New York regiment of the Union Army. Other articles include: "Affairs in New Orleans--The Town Becoming too Hot for Picayune," "Incidents at Frederick," and "Letter from Murfreesboro'--The Federals Leave Nashville & Return." Lists members of the 13th Regiment of Georgia killed and wounded in battle, occupying 2 columns on the second page. Includes accounts of…

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23 September 1862

Hanleiter & Adair (publishers), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 186 (September 23, 1862)]

Reprints "The Official Report of Gen. Pope--His Excuses for His Defeat"; caption reads "As a prominent feature in the history of this war, we give Pope's official report of the battles of Manassas. It is pregnant with lies". Other articles include: "The Surrender of Harper's Ferry--Battle in Maryland," and "Battle of Maryland;" both reprints from the Richmond Enquirer, and "Defenses on the Red River." Includes accounts of troop movements and battle reports, advertisements, local news, and a printing of a soldier's letter to his family ("Letter from Soldier JIm").

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24 September 1862

Hanleiter & Adair (publishers), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 187 (September 24, 1862)]

Reports multiple Confederate victories; articles include "From Cumberland Gap," "Fight at Corpus Christi--Enemy Beaten Off," "Expedition in Louisiana," and "Quantrell in Missouri." Shorter pieces include "Mr. Buchanan's Position," about ex-President James Buchanan, and "John Ross the Cherokee," about the Union-sympathizing Chief of the Cherokee Nation. Includes accounts of troop movements and battle reports, advertisements, local news, and reports on a congressional vote regarding conscription and exemption.

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27 September 1862

Hanleiter & Adair (publishers), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 190 (September 27, 1862)]

"Yankee Accounts of the Great Battle of Sharpsburg" gives a detailed report of the Battle of Shapsburg (Antietam) and reprints multiple excerpts from the New York Herald which report on the same event. Includes accounts of troop movements and battle reports, advertisements, army correspondence, and local news.

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28 September 1862

Hanleiter & Adair (publishers), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 191 (September 28, 1862)]

A battlefied report written from Sharpsburg on Sept. 17, 1862 titled "The Battle of Sharpsburg -- Terrible Conflict -- The Enemy Repulsed" lists those killed and wounded. An article, "Martial Law and Military Usurpations: Important Letter from Vice President Stephens," features a letter written to James M. Calhoun, who had been appointed Military Governor of Chattanooga by General Bragg. Stephens explains that Bragg did not have the power to declare martial law or make any such appointments. Includes accounts of troop movements and battle reports, advertisements, and local news.

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30 September 1862

Hanleiter & Adair (publishers), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 192 (September 30, 1862)]

A report originally published in the Savannah Republican titled "Battle of Boonesboro Gap -- Important Movements", details the central events and figures involved in the battle, followed by multiple letters from soldiers. Prints another piece of army correspondence written at Sharpsburg on Sept. 16, 1862 titled "Splendid Success at Harper's Ferry -- Over 8,000 Prisoers and Immense Supplies Captured -- Jackson Again On the Maryland Side -- A Great Battle Imminent -- Heavy Artillery Skirmish." Includes other accounts of troop movements and battle reports, advertisements, and local news.

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2 October 1862

Hanleiter & Adair (publishers), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 194 (October 2, 1862)]

Features a printing of President Lincoln's preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, dated September 22, 1862 and signed by Lincoln and Secretary of State William H. Seward. Title reads: "By the President of the United States -- A Proclamation." Also features a poem by Reverend K.P. Birch of La Grange, Georgia titled "The Raid of Death." Includes accounts of troop movements and battle reports, advertisements, and local news.

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3 October 1862

Hanleiter & Adair (publishers), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 195 (October 3, 1862)]

An article titled "What the Northern Press is Saying About President Lincoln's Abolition Proclamation" features excerpts from various Northern newspapers, including the New York Herald, the New York Tribune, and the New York World. Other articles include "Capture of Harper's Ferry" and "Charleston in War Times." Includes accounts of troop movements and battle reports, advertisements, and local news.

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4 October 1862

Hanleiter & Adair (publishers), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 196 (October 4, 1862)]

An article titled "The Iuka Fight" reprinted from the Mississippian features "accounts of both sides" including the Federal Account from Grant at Headquarters in Corinth. Other articles include "General Price" and a reprint of army correspondence on the Battle of Sharpsburg. Includes accounts of troop movements and battle reports, advertisements, and local news.

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5 October 1862

Hanleiter & Adair (publishers), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 197 (October 5, 1862)]

"The Fight on the St. Johns" features an excerpt from a private letter, detailing the events of the battle and the resulting losses. Includes army casualties, other accounts of troop movements and battle reports, advertisements, and local news.

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8 October 1862

Hanleiter & Adair (publishers), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 199 (October 8, 1862)]

"Bull Nelson Shot by General Davis -- The Cause of the Tragedy" details the circumstances surrounding the death of General Bull Nelson, reprinted from the Lynchburg Republican. Concludes with a "special dispatch" stating that General Jefferson C. Davis shot and killed Nelson. "Missouri & Western Kentucky" a dispatch on military advances reprinted from the Charleston Mercury. Two other articles report on the public response to the Emancipation Proclamation: "The Chicago Times on Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation," and "The President's Proclamation - Its Reception." Includes other…

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9 October 1862

Hanleiter & Adair (publishers), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 200 (October 9, 1862)]

"Butler's Tyranny" features correspondence between Major General Benjamin F. Butler and "a prominent New Orleans physician" named W. Newton Mercer, regading a confiscation order. Also includes a war report titled "The Battle of Corinth." Includes other accounts of troop movements and battle reports, advertisements, and local news.

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10 October 1862

Hanleiter & Adair (publishers), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 201 (October 10, 1862)]

"General Cobb's Brigade at the Battle in Maryland, on Sunday the 14th of September," reprinted from the Southern Banner, gives a "plain statement of operations" from an eye witness to the conflict. Also includes army correspondence from Georgian soldiers in Maryland. Includes accounts of troop movements and battle reports, advertisements, and local news.

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12 October 1862

Hanleiter & Adair (publishers), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 203 (October 12, 1862)]

An article reprinted from the Chattanooga Rebel, "General Buckner's Address to the People of Kentucky", is addressed to "the Freemen of Kentucky" from Major General S. B. Buckner. "Yankee Account of the Battle of Corinth" features excerpts from the New York Herald celebrating a Union victory at Corinth. Other war related news articles include: "News From McClellan's Army," "General Lee's Address to his Army," and "Official Report of General Lee." Also includes other accounts of troop movements and battle reports, advertisements and local news.

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14 October 1862

Hanleiter & Adair (publishers), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 204 (October 14, 1862)]

A letter describing the Battle of Corinth is printed under the title: "Our Special Correspondence from Holly Springs. Full and Highly Interesting Particulars of the Late Battles at Corinth." "The Corinth Battle" provides a Confederate perspective on the outcome of the battle. Also includes a printing of a speech given in the House of Representatives by E.M. Bruce of Kentucky, on the financial policies of the government. Includes accounts of troop movements and battle reports, advertisements, and local news.

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15 October 1862

Hanleiter & Adair (publishers), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 205 (October 15, 1862)]

Features a full printing of a speech given by E.M. Bruce, of Kentucky, "On the Financial Policy of the Government -- Delivered in the House of Representatives, October 24, 1862." Occupies six columns on the first page and four on the second. Also includes accounts of troop movements and battle reports, advertisements, and local news.

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17 October 1862

Hanleiter & Adair (publishers), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 207 (October 17, 1862)]

An article summarizes a speech made by Horace Greely at a "Black Republican" meeting in New York, titled "Horace Greely Makes a Speech". A letter by Governor Joseph E. Brown to the Officers of the Militia of Georgia is printed under the title, "A Whisky Speculator -- Tries to Impose on Gov. Brown and Disregard his Proclamation Against the Manufacture of Whisky." "Battles in Kentucky" reports military news. Also prints a military order from General McClellan relating to the Emancipation Proclamation. Includes accounts of troop movements and battle reports, advertisements, and local news.

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18 October 1862

Hanleiter & Adair (publishers), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 208 (October 18, 1862)]

Prints a speech given by Jefferson Davis to the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Confederate States, titled: "Incompetent Army Officers -- Message from the President Relative to Incompetent Officers in the Army and Skeleton Regiments." Also prints a police order, "Regulating the Conjugal Relations of Sambo," by order of Brigadier General Rufus Saxton, Federal Military Governor of South Carolina. Includes accounts of troop movements and battle reports, advertisements, and local news.

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19 October 1862

Hanleiter & Adair (publishers), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 209 (October 19, 1862)]

Includes a short description of the "Battle of Perryville." Includes army correspondence, accounts of troop movements and battle reports, advertisements, and local news.

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21 October 1862

Hanleiter & Adair (publishers), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 210 (October 21, 1862)]

Features a letter from Major-General William Stake Rosecrans to Major General Ulysses S. Grant, entitled: "Rosecrans' Account of the Battle of Corinth". Also includes a battle report, "Details of the Recent Battle in Kentucky," reprinted from the Knoxville register, with the subtitle: "Instances of Heroism -- The Battlefield -- Our Losses." Includes accounts of troop movements and battle reports, advertisements, and local news.

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