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.

GLC05959.26.03

7 September 1861

Syme, John W., fl. 1861

Newspaper

Title: Semi-weekly Raleigh register. [Vol. 61, no. 72 (September 7, 1861)]

Federal Account of the Capture of Fort Clark & Hatteras, General Butler's Report to General Wool, The Fight at Cross Lanes. General G.T. Beauregard's official report of the Battle of Bull Run is printed here. An article complains of the poor quality of tents at Kittrell's Springs. An article examines military hospitals in Virginia, particularly financial support.

GLC05959.26.04

14 September 1861

Syme, John W., fl. 1861

Newspaper

Title: Semi-weekly Raleigh register. [Vol. 61, no. 74 (September 14, 1861)]

Correspondence Between President Lincoln & Governor Magoffin of Kentucky, Paducah Occupied by Federal Troops, Proclamation by General Grant, Bad News From Hatteras. This issue contains correspondence between Lincoln and General Magoffin of Kentucky. A speech to the Senate by Mr. Turner describes the death of Hon. Willie P. Mangum, and a lengthy obituary details his biography. A female poet describes the battle of Manassas.

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21 September 1861

Syme, John W., fl. 1861

Newspaper

Title: Semi-weekly Raleigh register. [Vol. 61, no. 76 (September 21, 1861)]

The Capture of Fort Hatteras, The Statement of General Walter Gwynn, Wreck of the Privateer Sumter, General Polk's Proclamation, Cox Surrounded by Wise, Floyd & Loring, Report from Leesburg, Proclamation of the Governor of Kentucky, General Jeff Thompson's Proclamation, General Floyd's Engagement & Retreat. An article outlines the Confederate coast defenses. The election of senators is listed by ballot. Several news items are reprinted from Richmond papers.

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25 September 1861

Syme, John W., fl. 1861

Newspaper

Title: Semi-weekly Raleigh register. [Vol. 61, no. 77 (September 25, 1861)]

Lincoln's Instructions to Fremont, Retreat of the 1st Georgia Regiment, from Carrick's Ford, Speech by President Davis. Several letters from Elizabeth City, North Carolina, in regards to the contest for a state convention seat involving Rufus K. Speed reveal slander and lies. Actions and resolutions legislated during the 1861 state General Assembly are printed. Brief notices describe communications cut off by the North.

GLC05959.26.07

28 September 1861

Syme, John W., fl. 1861

Newspaper

Title: Semi-weekly Raleigh register. [Vol. 61, no. 78 (September 28, 1861)]

The Kentucky Feud, Correspondence Between State & Confederate Authorities. Correspondence between Kentucky state officials and Confederate leaders is printed here, with letters describing the relationship between Tennessee and Kentucky. Two articles describe the seizure of shipments including sugar, salt, and clothing, in effort to protect against speculation, while another article examines domestic manufacture and another suggests substitutes for coffee.

GLC05959.26.08

2 October 1861

Syme, John W., fl. 1861

Newspaper

Title: Semi-weekly Raleigh register. [Vol. 61, no. 79 (October 2, 1861)]

Proclamation by Ben McCulloch, Lord Palmerston on the Battle of Bull Run, Glorious Victory in Missouri, Battle at Hand on the Potomac, Recall of General Wise. An article details Northern enlistments. An official letter from the Confederate War Department is included. Articles about Great Britain and its attitudes regarding the war are printed. A column of war highlights from Missouri is included.

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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…

GLC05959.26.10

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…

GLC05959.26.11

16 October 1861

Syme, John W., fl. 1861

Newspaper

Title: Semi-weekly Raleigh register. [Vol. 61, no. 83 (October 16, 1861)]

Engagement on Cape Henry Beach, The Retreat of Rosecrans, Naval Engagements Reported From New Orleans, Removal of Fremont. Two poems describe the current difficulties faced. An article examines the cotton question in connection with Great Britain. An article suggests the use of wooden shoes for slaves because of durability and cost, while another article pleads for shoes for soldiers for the winter. Another article describes the aid and comfort provided to soldiers.

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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.

GLC05959.27.01

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.

GLC05959.27.02

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

25 April 1861

McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885

Printed document signed

Title: General order, no. 1

Assuming command of the Ohio Volunteer Militia, with a statement preparing his troops for battle.

GLC06235.01

25 April 1861

McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885

Printed document signed

Title: General order, no. 2

Assigns General Bates and General Cox to command of Regiments, and names John McCleary and William Neil Dennison his aides-de-camp.

GLC06235.02

9 May 1861

Marcy, Randolph B., 1812-1887

Printed document signed

Title: Special orders, no. 3

Ordering officers to pick up necessary report books and order books from the Chief Quartermaster. Order issued by McClellan, signed by Marcy, and signed in print by Granger.

GLC06235.03

7 May 1861

Marcy, Randolph B., 1812-1887

Printed document signed

Title: General orders, no. 5

Orders that "the Regimental Councils of Administrations, will be organized in conformity to Article 25, Army Regulations." Order issued by McClellan, signed by Marcy, and signed in print by Granger.

GLC06235.04

7 May 1861

Marcy, Randolph B., 1812-1887

Printed document signed

Title: General orders, no. 6

Order calling "the attention of the Regimental and Company Officers, to those portions of the Army Regulations defining their duties in regard to providing for the health and comfort of their men, and maintaining a close inspection over the messing arrangements." Order issued by McClellan, signed by Marcy, and signed in print by Granger.

GLC06235.05

13 May 1861

McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885

Printed document signed

Title: General orders, no.

Unnumbered general order, stating the Ohio, Indiana and Illinois have been combined to form the "Department of the Ohio," which will be commanded by McClellan. Issued and signed in facsimile by McClellan, also countersigned by Marcy as Assistant Adjutant General.

GLC06235.06

14 May 1861

McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885

Printed document

Title: General orders, no. 7

Assigning Randolph Marcy as Assistant Adjutant General.

GLC06235.07

14 May 1861

Marcy, Randolph B., 1812-1887

Printed document signed

Title: General orders, no. 8

Assigning Henry W. Benham as "Chief Engineer of this Department." Order given by McClellan but singed by Marcy.

GLC06235.08

16 May 1861

Marcy, Randolph B., 1812-1887

Printed document signed

Title: General orders, no. 10

Ordering all officers to submit daily morning reports. Order issued by McClellan, but signed by Marcy.

GLC06235.09

1861-1865

Document

Title: [Account information]

Lists account information from July and August of an unspecified year. Labelled "Before leaving Washington." Notes amounts paid for such purchases as shoes, gloves, paper, ribbon, stationery, and other items. Also lists "Expenses of E. C. H. from Washington to Frederick" (possibly Frederick, Maryland).

GLC02382.233

15 April 1863

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

Newspaper

Title: Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 25 (April 15, 1863)]

Two articles titled "Army Missions" describe several battalions and their ties to religion. "Warlike" compares religions work in the army with ancient battles. Three columns of "Secular News" include an extensive report reprinted form the Mercury, of the attack on the Forts at Charleston Harbor; news of the repeal of a Georgia law prohibiting teaching Negroes to read; news from Washington regarding a Negro draft; and an extensive section on the Batteries of Sullian's Island, amongst other news.

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