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The New York Times, Vol. XI-No. 3283, Tuesday, April 1, 1862. Oversized newspaper consisting of 8 pages. This issue includes headline news from Washington.

1862-04-01 Columbus Daily Sun, The Daily Sun (Columbus, Ga)

Defending Savannah: History and Archaeology of the Gibson's Point Battery

An excerpt from the The Daily Sun detailing various Confederate military updates, local candidate announcements, and frontline dispatches regarding ongoing engagements during the American Civil War, published by The Daily Sun on April 1, 1862.

The Daily Sun (Columbus, GA). April 1, 1862.

The New York Times.

African American Legacy: The Carol Mundy Collection – Text

The New York Times, Vol. XI-No. 3283, Tuesday, April 1, 1862. Oversized newspaper consisting of 8 pages. This issue includes headline news from Washington.

Affairs On Wilmington And Whitemarsh Islands, Ga., Quincy A. Gillmore, Rudolph Rosa, Alexander R. Lawton

Defending Savannah: History and Archaeology of the Gibson's Point Battery

Reports submitted from General Quincy A. Gillmore (USA), Colonel Rudolph Rosa (USA), and General Alexander R. Lawson (CSA), related to military actions on Wilmington and Whitemarsh Islands, Georgia from March 30-31, 1862.

U.S. War Department, The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, 128 vols. (Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1880–1901), Series I, Vol. 6, p. 120-123.

1862-04-04 Federal Union, Federal Union (Milledgeville, Ga0

Defending Savannah: History and Archaeology of the Gibson's Point Battery

An excerpt from the Federal Union describing how Confederate forces used thirty-one wooden dummy guns at Centreville to deceive the Union army for almost ninety days, published in April of 1862.

Federal Union (Milledgeville, GA). "The Great Farce—The Enemy at Centreville." April 1862.

Confederate Requisition For The Purchase Of Three Horses From Peter Alkine, Signed By Officers Turner Ashby And William Miller. 1862., Turner Ashby, William Miller

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

A Confederate State's Army requisition for the purchase of 5 horses for "artillery purposes" at $135 each from Peter Alkine. Signed by Turner Ashby and Captain and Quartermaster William Miller. Dated February 28th,1862.

Confederate Requisition Form Denoting 130 Bushels Of Corn At 80 Cents Each Procured From John A. Finnell At Winchester, Virginia; Signed By Turner Ashby And William Miller. March, 1862., Turner Ashby, William Miller, John A. Finnell

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

A requisition for the Confederate States Army to John A. Finnel certifying the correct amount of $104.00 for 130 bushels of corns at 80 cents each. Received at Winchester on 03 March 1862. Signed by Turner Ashby and Captain and Quartermaster William Miller.

John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (31 March 1862), John Guy Lofton

Correspondence

Regarding new recruits, reorganization, troop locations, plans to be home by May 1st unless the route is cut off by Union troops.

Letter To Jennie Guiney, 1862 March 30, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

No abstract provided.

The Eastern Mail (Vol. 15, No. 38): March 27, 1862, Ephraim Maxham, Daniel Ripley Wing

The Eastern Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Waterville Union (April-July 1847).
Published weekly, July 19, 1847-Aug. 28, 1863.
Publishers: E. Maxham, 1847-1849; Maxham & Wing, 1849-1863.
"Independent," 1847-1856; "Republican," 1856-1863.
Editors: E. Maxham & D.R. Wing, 1849-1863.
Continued by The Waterville Mail (September 1863-May 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1228542~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486915

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner March 25, 1862

Mount Vernon Banner Historic Newspaper 1862

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner was a newspaper published weekly in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Until 1853, it was published as the Democratic Banner.

Letter To Jennie Guiney, 1862 March 25, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

No abstract provided.

W. H. Cook To Unknown (25 March 1862), W. H. Cook

Correspondence

Rumors of advancements and retreats, his current location, the company's health, mail route problems and supplies

James T. Jones To Sallie Jones (21 March 1862), James T. Jones, Sallie Jones

Correspondence

Discusses troop movements and denies the rumors that he is a gambler and a drunk.

The Eastern Mail (Vol. 15, No. 37): March 20, 1862, Ephraim Maxham, Daniel Ripley Wing

The Eastern Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Waterville Union (April-July 1847).
Published weekly, July 19, 1847-Aug. 28, 1863.
Publishers: E. Maxham, 1847-1849; Maxham & Wing, 1849-1863.
"Independent," 1847-1856; "Republican," 1856-1863.
Editors: E. Maxham & D.R. Wing, 1849-1863.
Continued by The Waterville Mail (September 1863-May 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1228542~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486915

Letter To Jennie Guiney, 1862 March 19, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

No abstract provided.

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner March 18, 1862

Mount Vernon Banner Historic Newspaper 1862

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner was a newspaper published weekly in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Until 1853, it was published as the Democratic Banner.

John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (17 March 1862), John Guy Lofton

Correspondence

Regarding the Confederate loss of strategic advantage due to not pressing the Union when they had the opportunity.

Letter To Jennie Guiney, 1862 March 13, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

No abstract provided.

The Eastern Mail (Vol. 15, No. 36): March 13, 1862, Ephraim Maxham, Daniel Ripley Wing

The Eastern Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Waterville Union (April-July 1847).
Published weekly, July 19, 1847-Aug. 28, 1863.
Publishers: E. Maxham, 1847-1849; Maxham & Wing, 1849-1863.
"Independent," 1847-1856; "Republican," 1856-1863.
Editors: E. Maxham & D.R. Wing, 1849-1863.
Continued by The Waterville Mail (September 1863-May 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1228542~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486915

Letter To Jennie Guiney, 1862 March 11, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

No abstract provided.

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner March 11, 1862

Mount Vernon Banner Historic Newspaper 1862

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner was a newspaper published weekly in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Until 1853, it was published as the Democratic Banner.

From Richmond, J. G. Deupree, Memphis Appeal

Clippings

No abstract provided.

Letter To Jennie Guiney, 1862 March 9, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

No abstract provided.

The Eastern Mail (Vol. 15, No. 35): March 6, 1862, Ephraim Maxham, Daniel Ripley Wing

The Eastern Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Waterville Union (April-July 1847).
Published weekly, July 19, 1847-Aug. 28, 1863.
Publishers: E. Maxham, 1847-1849; Maxham & Wing, 1849-1863.
"Independent," 1847-1856; "Republican," 1856-1863.
Editors: E. Maxham & D.R. Wing, 1849-1863.
Continued by The Waterville Mail (September 1863-May 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1228542~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486915

John Guy Lofton To Elizabeth C. Lofton (6 March 1862), John Guy Lofton

Correspondence

Regarding food rationing "plenty of beef but nothing else" because of road conditions, expiration of his term in 35 days, Confederate reverses. Last part of letter is missing.

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner March 4, 1862

Mount Vernon Banner Historic Newspaper 1862

Mount Vernon Democratic Banner was a newspaper published weekly in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Until 1853, it was published as the Democratic Banner.

Letter To Margaret E. Cahill, 1862 March 4, Thomas W. Cahill

Col. Thomas W. Cahill Civil War Letters

No abstract provided.

Letter To Margaret E. Cahill, 1862 March 4, Thomas W. Cahill

Col. Thomas W. Cahill Civil War Letters

No abstract provided.

Letter To Jennie Guiney, 1862 March 3, Patrick Guiney

Col. Patrick Guiney Letters

No abstract provided.