Semi-weekly Raleigh register.

Syme, John W., fl. 1861 Semi-weekly Raleigh register.

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Correspondence includes news items from other locations and other newspapers. North Carolina State Convention minutes are often printed. Most articles are war-related, and often an article on coast defenses is present. Contributions to soldiers are listed, particularly items handmade by women. The front page of each issue is compiled of advertisements; some ads warn that cash only, not credit, will be required for sales. The back page is made up of ads and court listings.

Vol. 61, nos. 45, 69, 70, 72, 74, 76-79, 81-83. 1861: 6/5, 8/28, 8/31, 9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/25, 9/28, 10/2, 10/9, 10/12 and 10/16.

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GLC05959.26-View header record
Type
Header Record
Date
1861
Author/Creator
Syme, John W., fl. 1861
Title
Semi-weekly Raleigh register.
Place Written
Raleigh, North Carolina
Pagination
12 issues : 4 p. : Height: 63.5 cm, Width: 46.5 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War
Syme, John W., fl. 1861
Civil War
Military History
Confederate States of America

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Semi-weekly Raleigh register. [Vol. 61, no. 45 (June 5, 1861)]

5 June 1861

Syme, John W., fl. 1861

The Killing of Ellsworth, Proclamation by Wilcox, The Fairfax Fight, The Fight at Aquia Creek.
Important naval intelligence includes a lengthy list of dismissals and resignations from the Navy and Marine corps. An article describes the Confederate...

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

28 August 1861

Syme, John W., fl. 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...

GLC05959.26.02
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Semi-weekly Raleigh register. [Vol. 61, no. 70 (August 31, 1861)]

31 August 1861

Syme, John W., fl. 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...

GLC05959.26.03
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Semi-weekly Raleigh register. [Vol. 61, no. 72 (September 7, 1861)]

7 September 1861

Syme, John W., fl. 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...

GLC05959.26.04
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Semi-weekly Raleigh register. [Vol. 61, no. 74 (September 14, 1861)]

14 September 1861

Syme, John W., fl. 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...

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

21 September 1861

Syme, John W., fl. 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...

GLC05959.26.06
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Semi-weekly Raleigh register. [Vol. 61, no. 77 (September 25, 1861)]

25 September 1861

Syme, John W., fl. 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...

GLC05959.26.07
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Newspaper

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

28 September 1861

Syme, John W., fl. 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...

GLC05959.26.08
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Newspaper

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

2 October 1861

Syme, John W., fl. 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...

GLC05959.26.09
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Newspaper

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

9 October 1861

Syme, John W., fl. 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...

GLC05959.26.10
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Newspaper

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

12 October 1861

Syme, John W., fl. 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...

GLC05959.26.11
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Semi-weekly Raleigh register. [Vol. 61, no. 83 (October 16, 1861)]

16 October 1861

Syme, John W., fl. 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...

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