13 September 1863

Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870

Newspaper

Title: Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 296 (September 13, 1863)]

Arrival of Grant in New Orleans, General Longstreet in North Carolina, Fort Sumter not yet Surrendered, Preparations to Shell Charleston, News from Charleston, Bombardment of Fort Moultrie, News from Richmond. A letter from the Rebel Col. J.A. Poindexter imprisoned in Missouri is reprinted here, as are resolutions of the Massachusetts Democratic Convention, opposing secession. Minutes from the Board of Common Council are printed. Dr. Strew's speech upon the raising of an American flag at a hospital is also printed in this issue. A lengthy article describes the death of Schiller in 1805 and…

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14 October 1863

Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870

Newspaper

Title: Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 327 (October 14, 1863)]

News From Virginia, Fighting Near Culpepper, Federals Evacuate Culpepper, Rebel Army Crosses Rapidan, General Meade Falling Back, Federal Cavalry in Pursuit of Wheeler, News From the Potomac. A report of the destruction of a supply train in Tennessee is printed in this issue. Colonel Richard T. Jacob writes a lengthy letter describing the pursuit and capture of Morgan. An editorial about the election in Tennessee points to abolition as the big problem.

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circa April 18, 1874

Brown, Bessie, fl. 1874

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson Hunt

Date inferred from contents. Pertains to the funeral of Harvey Brown. Bessie transmits the address of her father's funeral. Gives Hunt, who is to write a memorial for her father, insight into his "home life, his gentleness, consideration and thoughtful love... " Notes that her father died of Bright's disease, which he contracted in the military, and that this disease had caused him to leave Fort Meade in 1854 and Fort Pickens in 1861. Discusses memorable events of her father's life, including his service as a funeral escort for Revolutionary War notable John Paulding "the last of Andre's…

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11 August 1862

Newspaper

Title: Spirit of the age. [Vol. 13. no. 51 (August 11, 1862)]

Enemy Advancing on the Sequatchie Valley, Letter from Jefferson Davis Concerning the General Exchange of Prisoners.

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15 December 1862

Newspaper

Title: Spirit of the age. [Vol. 14. no. 17 (December 15, 1862)]

Large Yankee Fleet on Rappahannock, The Missouri Massacre.

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1 December 1862

Hale, E.J., 1802-1880

Newspaper

Title: Fayetteville observer. [Vol. 43, no. 2374 (December 1, 1862)]

Morgan Escapes.

GLC05959.34.09

12 October 1863

Hale, E.J., 1802-1880

Newspaper

Title: Fayetteville observer. [Vol. 43, no. 2419 (October 12, 1863)]

The Situation at Chattanooga, Victory at Sabine Pass, Letter tot he President by J.M. Morehead, Farewell Address of Lt. General Polk, General Lee's Official Report on the Pennsylvania Campaign, Arrest of General Polk Reported.

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January 11, 1864

Hale, E.J., 1802-1880

Newspaper

Title: Fayetteville observer. [Vol. 47, no. 2432 (January 11, 1864)]

Morgan's Escape From Prison.

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February 1, 1864

Hale, E.J., 1802-1880

Newspaper

Title: Fayetteville observer. [Vol. 47, no. 2435 (February 1, 1864)]

McClellan's Campaign, The Capture of General Vance.

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18 April 1864

Hale, E.J., 1802-1880

Newspaper

Title: Fayetteville observer. [Vol. 47, no. 2446 (April 18, 1864)]

Governor Vance Before the Army, The Battle of Gettysburg, The Capture of Fort Pillow, the War in Mississippi, The London Times on the War, France - Mexico & The War.

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25 April 1864

Hale, E.J., 1802-1880

Newspaper

Title: Fayetteville observer. [Vol. 47, no. 2447 (April 25, 1864)]

Capture of Fort Pillow by Forrest, France & the Confederacy, Governor Vance's Visit, Victory at Plymouth.

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9 May 1864

Hale, E.J., 1802-1880

Newspaper

Title: Fayetteville observer. [Vol. 47, no. 2449 (May 9, 1864)]

The President's Message to the House of Representatives, Victory at Plymouth, Pelham & Longstreet Severely Wounded, General Jenkins Killed, Investigation into the Massacre of Colored Troops at Fort Pillow, The Fight at Plymouth, The Battles in Louisiana.

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1 January 1862

A.S. Willington & Co., fl. 1861-1864

Newspaper

Title: Charleston daily courier. [Vol. 60, no. 19,051 (January 1, 1862)]

Release of Mason & Slidell (Trent Affair), President Jefferson Davis' Message in England, Queen Victoria's Proclamation against the Export of War Material.

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8 October 1862

Reynolds, J. L. (James Lawrence), 1814-1877

Newspaper

Title: Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 2 (October 8, 1862)]

"The Prison Opened" examines the arrest and imprisonment of a minister in a federal prison, while an article titled "Respect for Rulers" extols respect for rulers and "Sentimentalism" preaches the danger of sentimentalism. "Teaching Our Slaves to Read" explains that slaves should not be taught to read; rather, they should be kept in submission. "A Much-needed Reform" describes an order by the Mayor of Charleston and South Carolina Prohibiting Negroes from Riding in Carriages. An article titled "The Front Rank" compares soldiers with Christians in desire for front line action. About one-fifth…

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26 October 1861

Spelman, John, fl. 1861

Newspaper

Title: State journal. [Vol. 1, no. 95 (October 26, 1861)]

The Permanent Constitution of the Confederate States, Letter to General Beauregard and Response from G.T. Beauregard, Battle Near Potomac, General Evans Reports Victory, Colonel Baker Killed, Colonel Cogswell and 10 Officers Captured.

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28 August 1861

Syme, John W., fl. 1861

Newspaper

Title: Semi-weekly Raleigh register. [Vol. 61, no. 69 (August 28, 1861)]

The British Press on the Battle of Manassas, The Arrest of Pierce Butler, Letter from Myra Clark Gaines. A poem commemorates the battle of Manassas, and subsequent articles include British views on the battle. An editorial reports the recent state conventions and legislature. A couple of articles warn of an adventurous possum wandering through town.

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31 August 1861

Syme, John W., fl. 1861

Newspaper

Title: Semi-weekly Raleigh register. [Vol. 61, no. 70 (August 31, 1861)]

Battle Near Springfield, Proclamation of Gneral Ben McCulloch. The battle of Missouri, including battles in Springfield and nearby, is reported by several different participants. An article reports Confederate prisoners in Baltimore. A ladies society in Raleigh has been established to contribute articles to soldiers. An anti-convention bill passed in the House of Commons.

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9 October 1861

Syme, John W., fl. 1861

Newspaper

Title: Semi-weekly Raleigh register. [Vol. 61, no. 81 (October 9, 1861)]

The Rebels have Completely Closed the Navigation of the Potomac, General Price's Official Report of the Battle of Lexington, Indiana Regiment Landed on Roanoke Island - Nearly an Offset to the Hatteras Affairs, A Glorious Victory at Cheat Mountain, From the Kanawha Valley - Pate's Mounted Rangers and Caskie's, Richmond Sharp Shooters Doing Good Service in the West - an Entire Union Camp Captured. An article details the various styles of soldier uniforms. A letter describes the taking of an entire Union camp taken as prisoners of war. Governor Isham G. Harris of Tennessee prints his address…

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12 October 1861

Syme, John W., fl. 1861

Newspaper

Title: Semi-weekly Raleigh register. [Vol. 61, no. 82 (October 12, 1861)]

The Battle of Lexington - Official Report of General Price, Extraordinary Escape of Adjutant George W. Alexander, The Exploit at Chickamacomaco, Yankee Encampment at Chickamacomack - Broken up and Dispersed. A long article examines the commercial and financial independence of the Confederacy with statistics. The battle of Lexington is reported in depth. An article describes the extraordinary escape of Adjutant George W. Alexander at Fort McHenry. Ads for the Confederacy elections are printed here, as are congressional elections. The full particulars of the Yankee encampment at…

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January 16, 1863

Blum, L.V., fl. 1864-1866

Newspaper

Title: People's press. [Vol. 12, no. 37 (January 16, 1863)]

Meeting of Brothers in the Two Armies, Lincoln's Proclamation, Battle of Nashville, Brilliant Operations of General Forrest. A long article examines the events of the year 1862, particularly with the war. An article describes the reunion of two brothers at a prisoner of war camp. A presidential proclamation by Lincoln outlines slave holding. An editorial praises Davis for protecting North Carolina. A lengthy letter to the editor examines the state of North Carolina. Gubernatorial proclamations outline efforts to counter speculation and exportation of certain items.

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January 23, 1863

Blum, L.V., fl. 1864-1866

Newspaper

Title: People's press. [Vol. 12, no. 38 (January 23, 1863)]

Message of President Jefferson Davis, Springfield Captured by Confederates. A long message from Davis describes battles, defense efforts, and collaboration with European governments, as well as treatments of prisoners of war and items needed. An article outlines the history of clothing, while another compares Eve's eating of the apple with the Confederacy.

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January 30, 1863

Blum, L.V., fl. 1864-1866

Newspaper

Title: People's press. [Vol. 12, no. 39 (January 30, 1863)]

General Bragg's Address to His Army, Stanton vs. Halleck in Fisticuffs, Proclamation of Governor Vance. An article examines the Murfreesboro battle, comparing statistics of losses including prisoners taken, artillery, small arms, wagons, and killed and wounded to determine total loss. An article describing his demise accompanies a poem by Lamar Fontaine. Another article describes life in Richmond as a tribute to the destruction of war. A message from Governor Z.B. Vance outlines state laws in times of war. An editorial examines possibilities of peace, and several notices report peace…

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5 April 1862

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Dolson Cox

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio regiment writes General Cox, division commander in Charleston, West Virginia. Reports that Confederate General Alfred Beckley has been arrested on order of General John Charles Fremont and arrived in Fayetteville on route to Wheeling, West Virginia.

GLC02414.048

5 April 1862

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph note signed

Title: to Major J. Dan Jr.

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio regiment writes to the Provost Marshall General at Wheeling, West Virginia. Reports that Confederate General Alfred Beckley has arrived under guard and will leave tomorrow for Wheeling.

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28 March 1862

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph note signed

Title: to G. M. Bascom

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio regiment writes to Captain Bascom, Assistant Adjutant General at Charleston, West Virginia. Reports that Captain Sperry captured 15 Bushwhackers and a dozen horses while out scouting. Year inferred from Scammon's rank.

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