April 10, 1863, Southern Banner (Athens, Georgia) The Bath Paper Mill, situated on the S. Carolina Railroad, six miles from Augusta, was destroyed by fire, about 2 o’clock, P.M. on the 2d inst. The Augusta Chronicle says, the loss of this paper mill at this time, is a great public calamity. A large amount of [...]
April 10, 1863, The New York Herald Our Bayou Boeuf Correspondence. HEADQUARTERS, GEN. WEITZEL’S COMMAND, BAYOU BOEUF, La., March 30, 1863. Although the main body of this division of the Nineteenth army corps has fallen back to this point, still a strong force occupies Brashear City, seven miles in front, from which point the enemy’s [...]
April 9th. At six A. M., got up anchor and steamed up the river; at eleven A. M., two rebel steamers were discovered ahead of us near the mouth of Red River (one of which was of large proportions), and approaching same with the intention of entering it. They no doubt had in our absence [...]
9th. A little after sunrise, went to breakfast at a private house. So many slaves about here, more than white folks by far. Started on at 8 P. M. After nine miles passed through Flemingsburg. Men, women and children were out with flags and handkerchiefs. It did our hearts good. Passed through Tilton. Drake and [...]
Thursday, 9th–The Eleventh Iowa received four months’ pay today, I receiving $3.00 a month here and father drawing $10.00 a month at home. The boys of our regiment send a large amount of their money home every pay day.
9th.—On Monday saw B. removed from the bed of suffering, on which he had been lying four months, put on a stretcher, and carried to the canal-boat. His countenance was full of joyful anticipations of home. His arm, which should have been amputated on the field, hangs lifeless by his side; and yet fit expects [...]
April 9—My application for leave of absence, to be with my wife during “an important crisis” returns “disapproved!” It was approved by regiment, brigade and division commanders but “disapproved” by corps commander, T. J. Jackson. I felt no bitterness toward him, as he was conscientious. I think he had never seen his only child, Julia. [...]
APRIL 9th.—Nothing additional has occurred at Charleston, the enemy not having renewed the attack. At Vicksburg all was quiet, and the enemy abandoning their canal. Such news must have a depressing effect upon the North. They will see that their monitors and iron-clads have lost their terrors. They have lost some twenty war steamers within [...]
April 9, 1863, Savannah Republican (Georgia) Passports are now issued in Augusta at 25 cents each–the proceeds to be handed over to the Augusta Purveying Association for the benefit of the city poor. This is a good idea. No one will refuse to pay the amount where so much good can be accomplished by it. [...]
April 9, 1863, Clarke County Journal (Alabama) Is there no remedy for the […..] prices of the essentials of life? Yes, there is a remedy, and it is in the hands of the men who are not in the army, and if they do not remedy it, and that right speedily–well, every sensible man knows [...]
April 9, 1863, The Ranchero (Corpus Christi, Texas) First Letter from Trimmer. Agua Poquito, Tex.,} April 4, 1863. } Editor Maltby:– . . . The capture and release of one E. J. Davis and hanging of one Montgomery and his release, constituted the all-absorbing topic of conversation at Roma when I left there, a couple [...]
April 9, 1863, The New York Herald Our Pamlico Correspondence. ON BOARD STEAMER JNO. FARON, PAMLICO RIVER, TWELVE MILES BELOW WASHINGTON, N.C., WITH REBELS ON ALL SIDES OF US, April 1, 1863. I attempt to write you, though I am inclined to think that the chances of this letter ever reaching you are slim indeed. [...]
April 9, 1863, Clarke County Journal (Alabama) On yesterday (says the Atlanta Intelligencer of the 19th) a scene occurred in our streets which moved the sympathies of our soul. A number of ladies, perhaps a dozen, composed of the wives and daughters of soldier’s families, who represented themselves and their families to have been deprived [...]
April 9, 1863, Memphis Daily Appeal (Jackson, Mississippi) The Bath paper mills in South Carolina, a short distance from Augusta, Georgia, were destroyed on the 2d inst. These were the largest mills in the Confederacy, and the loss is a serious one to the proprietors, as well as to the papers of the South.
April 9, 1863, The New York Herald The government is not officially informed of any events occurring at Charleston; but that an attack most decisive in its results is imminent, it would be idle to deny. The feeling among both officers and men comprising the expedition is hopeful, and argues success. It is said that [...]
April 9, 1863, Semi-Weekly News (San Antonio, Texas) Five cents per pound will be paid for cotton or linen rags, delivered to the undersigned in Austin, or to Dr. Theo. Koester, in New Braunfels. These rags are wanted to make paper with, and as this is a new enterprise in Texas, it is hoped every [...]
April 9, 1863, Southern Confederacy (Atlanta, Georgia) The following is applicable in other sections besides New Jersey. I am a farmer, and so was my father before me. I have not followed in his footsteps in the way of managing the farm, because I have taken agricultural papers and have learned much that was not [...]
April 9, 1863, Charleston Mercury The Richmond papers have all been compelled to advance their prices. The Enquirer and Examiner have gone up to $15 for twelve months, and $8 for six months. The Whig has advanced to $12, and the Dispatch to $10. The Sentinel, a new paper, is mailed at $10 a year. [...]
April 8th. At five A. M., got under way and steamed up the river; at eight forty came to anchor three miles above Bayou Sara, opposite a large plantation; among other objects a saw-mill was here seen in operation; sent a boat on shore in charge of an officer and an armed crew for the [...]
Wednesday, Clinton, April 8th, 1863. Our last adieux are said, and Linwood is left behind, “it may be for years, and it may be forever.” My last hours were spent lying on the sofa on the gallery, with Lydia at my feet, Helen Carter sitting on the floor at my side, while all the rest [...]
(Ohio River) 8th. Had a very pleasant morning ride up the smooth, glassy water in the sunshine. Reached Maysville at nine. The people received us with open arms. All seemed very hospitable. Waved handkerchiefs and flags and invited the boys to breakfast. Never were treated so well before. Took dinner at hotel with Thede and [...]
Wednesday, 8th–General Townsend, of General Halleck’s staff, from Washington, D. C., made a speech to the Sixth Division of the Seventeenth Army Corps today, on the question of arming the colored men. He urged loyal men to accept commissions as officers in colored regiments. General McArthur, commander of our division, spoke also, and the boys [...]
April 3—Prayer meeting every night. April 4—Fierce wind all day. Hard on soldiers. Dr. Grissom gets to camp. Hear from Rev. Mr. Sherwood. Snow all night. April 5—Snow all a. m. Sore throat. April 6—Visit G. T. Swain, Co. C., near camp, quite sick. April 7—Meet chaplains of this corps. Preach to them and many [...]
APRIL 8th.—We learn to-day that the enemy bombarded our forts at Charleston, yesterday, two hours and a half. But few of our men were injured, and the forts sustained no damage of consequence. On the other hand, several of the iron-clads and monitors of the enemy were badly crippled; one of the latter, supposed to [...]
April 8, 1863, The Charleston Mercury CHATTANOOGA, April 6. – MORGAN was attacked by the enemy at Liberty, on Friday, and driven back to Snow Hill, where he held his position, and the enemy retired. Our troops, under Colonel SMITH, were repulsed at Woodbury on Saturday, and fell back to within twelve miles of McMinnville, [...]