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to Maria Woolston

Written from headquarters of the Army of the Potomac. Writes to his mother in Tullytown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Reports that he is well and received his box. Reports that a man was shot nearby for desertion. Discusses his discharge and is...

GLC03523.26.06

to Maria Damuth

Writes to his sister with little war news, there has not been recent action, and Damuth says, "I sleep most of my time." There have been rumors that the men will be moved to the Potomac. The men have received information about "the great fight that...

GLC03523.14.64

to his friend

Writes to a friend from camp near Black River, Mississippi, reporting that they recently left their camp in Vicksburg because "old Joe Johnston was coming up in our rear." Mentions that Generals Ambrose Burnside and Stephen Hurlbut have come with...

GLC03523.10.076

A Bill, to amend the act, intituled, "An act respecting fugitives from justice, and persons escaping from the service of their masters"

Same bill as GLC08058.01, with several amendments. Settles the penalty for knowingly harboring escaped slaves at $500 and requires those employing black labor to see a manumission paper. Says can avoid the penalty if the employer advertises a general...

GLC08058.02

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...

GLC05959.26.04