9 September 1863

Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870

Newspaper

Title: Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 292 (September 9, 1863)]

Capture of Knoxville, General Pleasanton's official report, Rebel Movements at Bayou Meteor, Guerrilla Warfare Along River, Skrimishing Near Rappahannock, East Tennessee Valley Cleared of Rebels, Bragg's HQ at Shelbyville, News from Charleston, Situation near Chattanooga. An article from the London Times describes the battle of Gettysburg as a barbaric war. A letter from Lincoln to James C. Conklin and the "Mass convention of the unconventional union men" of Illinois is reprinted here. An editorial examines the use of artillery in battle. A notice of a brutal mass murder by Black soldiers…

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10 September 1863

Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870

Newspaper

Title: Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 293 (September 10, 1863)]

Chattanooga Evacuated by Rebels, Our Troops in Possession, REbels Retreating Towards Atlanta - Pursued by Federals, Latest Rebel News from Charleston, Firing on Fort Wagner & Sumter, Quantrell Near Kansas Border, Rebels Evacuation of Morris Island, General Magruder Shot. An account of ex-Governor James F. Robison's return home is detailed and includes the governor's speech. An editorial from the Richmond Whig examines the consequences of the next "Yankee" congress and the war. A reprinted letter from James B. Fry explains draft needs and action. Reports from Germany and Austria fill in…

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11 September 1863

Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870

Newspaper

Title: Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 294 (September 11, 1863)]

Burnside at Cumberland Gap - Unconditional Surrender Thereof, Crittenden Occupies Chattanooga, Glorious News From Charleston, Fall of Fort Wagner & Fort Gregg, Rebels to Make Stand at Rome, Georgia, Rebels Evacuate Little Rock, Arkansas. This issue reports a sword presentation, with printed speeches made by Jacob Tilford and Lieutenant W.H. Brown. A notice to Louisville property owners lists areas for work on pavement, curbs, and sidewalks, and a monthly auditor's report records expenditures for the city for August. An article reports the surrender of Cumberland Gap to loyalist hands.…

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12 September 1863

Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870

Newspaper

Title: Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 295 (September 12, 1863)]

Enemy at Work Vacating Little Rock, Lee Reinforces Beauregard & Bragg, Official Report from General Burnside, Resignation of General Burnside. Correspondence between Lincoln and Fernando Wood is reprinted here. A detailed article describes the siege of Charleston. Minutes from the Board of Aldermen are included, listing allowed claims. An editorial criticizes Lincoln's analysis of the peace problem, lacking the need to promise returning rebels protection. An article as well as ads point to the upcoming state fair. Several ads list fugitive slaves and the sale of slaves.

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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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20 September 1863

Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870

Newspaper

Title: Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 303 (September 20, 1863)]

Rebs Fleeing Towards Texas, Arkansas Will Soon be Redeemed, News From the Army of the Cumberland, General Thomas Punishes the Rebels. An article reports Cumberland Gap since its Union takeover. Superstitious warnings are given. An editorial extols the war effort to produce feelings of patriotism. This Sunday edition also contains fictional stories, poetry, and travel accounts. A list of prizes awarded at the state fair is printed here.

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21 September 1863

Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870

Newspaper

Title: Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 304 (September 21, 1863)]

The Rebels Fleeing Towards Texas. A circular letter from William H. Seward of the State Department is printed in this issue, describing recent battles in reviewing the campaign. An article about the upcoming presidential election highlights the two Democratic National Committees. This issue contains runaway slave ads.

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27 September 1863

Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870

Newspaper

Title: Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 310 (September 27, 1863)]

Official Dispatch from General Bragg - Report on Recent Battles, How the Late Battle was Lost, Union Movement in W. Tennessee, General Burnside's Disregard of Orders, Death of General Jos. Johnston, Capaign in Virginia, News from Bank's Expedition. S.S. Nicholas reports his remarks on the semi-treasonable orders from the Department of War. A long letter from R.R. Belshaw to Earl Russet discloses British views on the war. A length treatise about a murder in rural France is included with an article on the Frankfurt Congress and another about Japan. Poems and stories also appear in this Sunday…

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1 October 1863

Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870

Newspaper

Title: Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 314 (October 1, 1863)]

General Halleck's Texas Expedition, Federal Attack on Fort Johnson, Fight with Mosby's Guerrillas, Movements of the Guerrilla Mosby. A guest editorial uses religious proof to denounce emancipation, with a follow up editorial expressing support, especially for the Union. An article promotes a new publication, Annals of the Army of Cumberland.

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2 October 1863

Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870

Newspaper

Title: Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 315 (October 2, 1863)]

An editorial from London theorizes about American arms. A letter to the editor responds to a previous letter generalizing about the nature of Kentuckians. A long report from Chattanooga discusses war efforts there, with a Nashville report of an explosion at the barracks there. An inquiry was made into the death of an imprisoned runaway slave, but found death to be the result of a chill and not a whipping.

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7 October 1863

Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870

Newspaper

Title: Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 320 (October 7, 1863)]

Price's Army Retreating, Skirmishing near Murfreesboro, Official News From Admiral Dahlgren, News From Burnside's Army, Evacuation of Morris Island, Enlistment of Slaves in Maryland Stopped. Minutes of the Louisville Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church are printed here. A list of fatalities from Battery H, 6th Artillery are listed, as well as a list of deceased soldiers at the military hospital in Louisville. Letters from correspondents in St. Paul and New York are included, and a report of the battle of Chickamauga is printed.

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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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15 October 1863

Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870

Newspaper

Title: Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 328 (October 15, 1863)]

Military Situation in Virginia, Rebels Driven to Brandy Station, News from Charleston, The Recent Fight on the Mississippi, Heavy Skirmishes with Rebels. The front page of this issue opens with a lengthy list of the dead, wounded, or missing in battle at Chickamauga, divided by division. An editorial credits Senator Charles Sumner with the definition of the rights of war. Another editorial complains about the depredations caused by looters and gangs.

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16 October 1863

Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870

Newspaper

Title: Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 329 (October 16, 1863)]

Rebels Attack Colliersville, Rebels are Completely Routed, News from Virginia, Lee's Army Crosses Rappahannock, General Meade to be Removed, The Battle on the Rapidan, News From Charleston, Hurlbut's Forces Pursuing Chalmers. Bishop John H. Hawkins of Vermont publishes a letter of response concerning his previous treatise on slavery and the Bible. An editorial explores the actions of Major-General Thomas L. Crittenden in the battle of Chickamauga. Another editorial examines French reaction to the war. Ads for slave sales appear in this issue.

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17 October 1863

Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870

Newspaper

Title: Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 330 (October 17, 1863)]

News from Virginia, Battle at Bristow Station, General Cook Killed, Lee Holds the Old Bull Run Ground, Wheeler's Command Scattered, News From Virginia & New Orleans. An additional list of the dead, wounded, or missing in battle from Chickamauga is printed here. The auditor's monthly report and minutes for the Board of Aldermen are included in this issue. An editorial describes the work of the 20th army corps in McLembre's Cove at Chickamauga.

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20 November 1863

Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870

Newspaper

Title: Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 364 (November 20, 1863)]

Military Situation in Tennessee, Address from General Kirby Smith. An address by E.W. Gantt in Arkansas describes the nature of leadership struggle in the South, with particular attention given to critique Jefferson Davis.

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22 November 1863

Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870

Newspaper

Title: Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 366 (November 22, 1863)]

Lincoln and His Cabinet, Official Advice from Burnside, Official Advices from Banks' Expedition, Cavalry in the Rear of Lee. Reports of incidents on the Opelousas Railroad, the Port of London, and events in Wilmington, SC, are included on the front page, with an article recounting the marriage of ex-governor Sprague of Rhode Island and Kate Chase. Poems, fiction, and other human interest stories fill this Sunday edition.

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4 November 1870

Porter, David Dixon, 1813-1891

Letter signed

Title: to Ambrose Thompson

Admiral Porter indicates that he has written to B.S. Oslon, the editor of the "Nautical Gazette," to introduce Thompson in hopes that Thompson's articles, which should be of interest to "members of Congress," will be published there. Year is illegible.

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26 July 1878

Earle, William, 1833-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson Hunt

Possibly by Major General William Earle. Notes that he recently missed a visit from a Mr. [Washmore?]. Will be staying in France for three months on holiday. Notes that despite reporting in London newspapers, many Englishmen are not satisfied with the politics of Lord Beaconsfield (Benjamin Disraeli, the Earl of Beaconsfield, British Prime Minister in 1868 and 1874-1880). Admits that he disagrees with some of Beaconsfield's measures, but praises the present peace. Notes that he recently assumed command of a battalion of grenadiers, and expects promotion to Major General.

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28 September 1863

Hale, E.J., 1802-1880

Newspaper

Title: Fayetteville observer. [Vol. 43, no. 2417 (September 28, 1863)]

The Battle of Chattanooga - Reports Indecisive, The Mexican Question, English Opinion, Attack on Sabine Pass Reported, Maximilian Has Accepted the Mexican Throne, Battle of Chickamauga Great Success, Reported Treaty Between France & CS in Northern Press, The Battle in Tennessee.

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28 December 1863

Hale, E.J., 1802-1880

Newspaper

Title: Fayetteville observer. [Vol. 13, no. 1292 (December 28, 1863)]

Expedition of Colored Troops into North Carolina, New York Herald Wants Grant For President.

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14 November 1862

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

Newspaper

Title: Charleston daily courier. [Vol. 60, no. 19,315 (November 14, 1862)]

General Forrest's Skirmish with the Abolitionists from Richmond, Removal of McClellan, Extract from Dr. Stiles' Letter from the Army of the Potomac, Yankee Depredations on the Coast, Defenses of Savannah. Illness of General Kirby Smith. Arrival of Lord Lyons. Announcements of the Death of Union General O.M. Mitchell and Other Officers. Tyranny in Memphis.

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10 December 1862

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

Newspaper

Title: Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 11 (December 10, 1862)]

An essay on Christian duties is printed on the front page. Section called "Army Correspondence" prints a letter from a soldier at Morris Island describes receiving the Confederate Baptist on the line. Other printings of correspondence include a letter by Governor Pickens of South Carolina and an excerpt from a Speech by New York Governor Horatio Seymour. A discussion of devotion to church and to state ensues under the title "Indirect Influence." About one-fifth of page 3, the section called "Secular News" is devoted to war and foreign news, including information about the government of South…

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5 November 1864

Sandoz, Joel H., fl. 1840-1864

Newspaper

Title: Opelousas courier. [Vol. 12, no. 23 (November 5, 1864)]

The front page is in French and the back page is in English. Armistice Pressed at Washington. Printed are a call for oil cloths and blankets for soldiers is printed here and an address of Colonel Alcibiade Deblanc on his return from Virginia. Speculative articles discuss the possibility of an armistice and Napoleon wanting to annex Texas. A notice to Confederate taxpayers is included, as well as a slave sale ad. Contains several official orders regarding slaves. Article comparing the army losses of Ulysses S. Grant as General of the Union armies to Robert E. Lee as General of the Confederate…

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17 September 1862

Holden, William Woods, 1818-1892

Newspaper

Title: Weekly standard. [Vol. 28, no. 38, whole no. 1434 (September 17, 1862)]

Address of General Bragg, The Battlefields of Manassas, The Fight at Washington, Battles around Manassas. An editorial speaks up following the election of Governor Vance, revealing the relationship between this paper and its competitor, the Register, and a report of the gubernatorial inauguration is included. Reports from several different warfront campaigns are printed. Minutes from the Confederate Congress are included, as well as a list of recent West Pointe graduates. A letter to the editor surmises the war to be one of purposeful extinction of the Southern way of life. An article…

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