2 January 1863

J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880

Newspaper

Title: Daily dispatch. [Vol. 24, no. 10 (January 2, 1863)]

The carnage at Fredericksburg, The removal of Butler, Confederate account of the Battle of Murfreesboro.

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1863

Hannegan, James D., 1862-1863

Diary

Title: [Diary of James Hannegan of the 5th Ohio Cavalry]

Diary is an autograph manuscript signed, neatly written in pencil, covering 1 January 1863-15 March 1863. At the end of the book Hannegan includes some accounting pages. Enclosed within the diary is a bookmark depicting an eagle and a shield, with the phrase "Member of the Society of the Army of the Tenn. Cincinnati. Nov. 14th 1866." Also relates news of the Battle of Murfreesboro in his entry for 2 January, in which he has heard the rumor that Confederate General Braxton Bragg was defeated and taken prisoner by Union General William S. Rosecrans.

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19 July 1862

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

Newspaper

Title: Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 131 (July 19, 1862)]

One article, "The Taking of Murfreesboro" reports on the defeat of the Union Army in this battle and the capture of Brigadier General Tom Crittenden, and praises Colonel Forest for his leadership. Other articles include: "The Federal Disasters in Virginia--European Intervention the Probable Consequence" and "Yankee Excerpts" which pokes fun at Union newspapers. Includes accounts of proceedings in the U.S. Senate, troop movements and battle reports, advertisements, and local news.

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20 August 1862

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

Newspaper

Title: Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 158 (August 20, 1862)]

Prints various articles, including "The Affair at Murfreesboro" regarding General T. T. Crittenden's capture, and "Secretary Seward on the Object of the War". Includes new conscription orders, troop movements and battle reports, advertisements, and local news.

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3 January 1863

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

Newspaper

Title: Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 273 (January 3, 1863)]

This is a newspaper from the Southern Confederacy that includes articles about the removal of the Federal Capitol from the banks of the Potomac, the Battle and Victory at Murfreesboro, the admission of Western Virginia into the Federal Union, and an anecdote of Stonewall Jackson. Also includes runaway slave notices and various local advertisments. Features a quote on page one worth noting, "Canada will one day (and that speedily after the rebellion is over) be ours."

GLC05959.09.117

8 January 1863

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

Newspaper

Title: Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 277 (January 8, 1863)]

The newspaper is from the Southern Confederacy and includes an account from the Grand Jury of the Confederate court, a story about longterm sicknesses in Richmond, an account of Battle at Murfreesboro, lists of casualties from the Third Georgia Battalion, and a commentary on the political climate. There are also a number of local advertisments of various descriptions and notices about runaway slaves. On the fourth page there is a copy of a resolution that authorizes the Governor of Georgia to supply clothing and supplies to the military as well as a long list of deserters wanted for…

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1 May 1863

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

Newspaper

Title: Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 68 (May 1, 1863)]

"Correspondence from Morgan's Command," includes "All the Particulars of the Yankee Raid on McMinnville -- Escape of Morgan and McCann, &c. &c." Another short piece, "Taking the Oath Under Protest," conveys a humorous anecdote about a "saucy, dashing young girl, of the Southern persuasion" brought before General Rosecrans to take the oath of loyalty. Also includes a report entitled "The Position at Suffolk", as well as General Bragg's Official Report of the Battle of Murfreesboro.

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10 June 1863

Ticknor, Horace L., 1836-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to father, mother, brother and sisters

Ticknor writes to his family from camp on Stone River, Tennessee. Reports on the successful battle of Stone River that took place on 31 December 1862. Praises Union General William S. Rosecrans. Comments he is waiting to hear good news from Union General Ulysses S. Grant and his troops in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Informs that General William Rosecrans has between 50,000 and 75,000 troops ready to move. Mentions they were ordered to put seven days rations in their knapsacks and be ready to march at a moment's notice. Says they drill a little, play ball, pitch quarters and lounge. Expresses…

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24 August 1863

Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents, [brother-in-law], and sister

Comments that he is pleased that his family has received all of his letters and writes that he is fighting for their rights. Describes his journey to Stevenson, Alabama by train. Reports that during his trip he met an old friend, John Hegeman who fought at Murfreesboro and Perryville. He also writes about riding on the train through the Cumberland Mountain range. Upon arriving at Stevenson his company took up lodging in Rosecrans' headquarters. Writes that Union pickets extend along one side of the Tennessee River and the rebel pickets on the opposite side of the river. Wheeler…

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9 May 1863

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

Newspaper

Title: Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 75 (May 9, 1863)]

"The Unfortunate Wounding of Stonewall Jackson," reprinted from the Richmond Enquirer, reports that General Jackson's arm was amputated after an injury. Includes "General Breckinridge's Official Report of the Battle of Murfreesboro," written by Major General John C. Breckinridge to Major T.B. Roy, Assistant Adjutant General.

GLC05959.09.184

April 19, 1864

Orme, Richard M., 1797-1869, and Denison, Henry, 1795-1819

Newspaper

Title: Southern recorder. [Vol. 45, no. 16 (April 19, 1864)]

Includes descriptions of Southern officials, including P. G. T. Beauregard as General, Robert E. Lee as General, Stonewall Jackson as General, and Jefferson Davis as President of the Confederacy. Battles of Shiloh and Murfreesboro. Excerpt from a debate over Negro equality in Congress. Includes various articles regarding food preservation and homemade medications.

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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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16 March 1863

Hale, E.J., 1802-1880

Newspaper

Title: Fayetteville observer. [Vol. 43, no. 2389 (March 16, 1863)]

Greeley's Plan for Peace, Bombardment of Vicksburg, Northern Report on Battle at Murfreesboro.

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26 November 1862

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

Newspaper

Title: Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 9 (November 26, 1862)]

"Secession" examines secession in a religious context. Another "Welsh Neck Association" report is included. "How Can Pastors Live?" explains how pastors live based on their salaries. About half of page 3 called "Secular News" is devoted to war news -- topics in this section include the Battle of Suffolk, President Davis' Order to the Trans-Mississippi Department, Destruction of St. Mary's, Ga. by Federal Gunboats, Arrival of Rosecrans at Murfreesboro, Yankee Defeat at Suffolk, Lee Refuses to Surrender Petersburg, Action at Fredericksburg, Admiral Porter to Attack Vicksburg.

GLC05959.39.06

11 March 1863

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

Newspaper

Title: Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 20 (March 11, 1863)]

An editorial titled "Are You Ready?" implores readers to examine their own readiness for final judgment. An article mourns the passing of "The Late Mrs. Catherine E. Maner," termed "a great affliction to the church," and includes a long biographical sketch, continued through two more issues. "The Battle-Field" describes a battlefield after the fight at Murfreesboro. An article examines "Relief for the Poor." Editorials titled "Go and Pray" and "Earnestness in Prayer" encourage readers to make wills and to pray. About a third of page 3 is dedicated to Secular News" from Vicksburg, the West,…

GLC05959.39.15

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…

GLC05959.27.03

9 January 1863

Newspaper

Title: Camden Confederate. [Vol. 2, no. 11 (January 9, 1863)]

The Battle of Murfreesboro.

GLC05959.41.08

January 16, 1864

Brownlow, William Gannaway, 1805-1877

Newspaper

Title: Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 1, no. 4 (January 16, 1864)]

Murfreesboro battleground, Speech of A.H. Stephens, Arming the slaves, The hanging of Dodd.

GLC05959.50.04

February 28, 1864

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his brother and sister

Writes that he is having trouble with his lungs but is in comfortable winter quarters. Believes that contrary to newspaper reports, Longstreet's forces will attack in Georgia not Knoxville. Akins his like of soldiering to a cat's love for hot soap and writes that the rebel forces shoot carelessly. Names the battles he's participated which include Pea Ridge, Perryville, Stone River, and Mission Ridge. Gives an account of men in his company that were killed or wounded in Stone River, Chickamauga, and Mission Ridge. Tells his siblings that he will teach them how to make a soldier's holiday…

GLC06728.065

February 9, 1863

Lyman, Philip S., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: Dear Mother

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February 8, 1863

Lyman, Oliver, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: Dear Mother

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1863/01/02

Newspaper

Title: Nashville daily union. [Vol. 1, no. 226 (January 2, 1863)]

Union-occupied Tennessee newspaper printing the Emancipation Proclamation for the first time in Nashville. The proclamation printed in a full column article on the last page. Also includes news about Robert Hendershott, the "Michigan Drummer Boy" who went to war with the 7th Michigan, battle of Murfreesboro.

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