Category Archives: Military Matters

Testaments for Troops

Posted on May 4, 2011 by admin

“To the defenders of their country” From the May 5, 1861 edition of The New-York Times: New-York Bible Society.; INTERESTING WORK AMONG THE MILITARY DISTRIBUTION OF TESTAMENTS TO TWENTY-ONE REGIMENTS. The regular monthly meeting of the New-York Bible Society was … Continue reading →

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“Pathfinder of the Seas” – Gone South!

Posted on May 3, 2011 by admin

On May 4, 1861 The New-York Times published an article by its FEDERALIST correspondent, who opined about military matters: WASHINGTON, D.C., Wednesday, May 1, 1861. … The great advantage of the rebels is in their officers. Some of the best … Continue reading →

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First State’s Union Volunteers

Posted on May 2, 2011 by admin

News from Another Border State From The New-York Times May 3, 1861: DELAWARE ALL RIGHT. The following circular explains itself: EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, DOVER, Del., May 1, 1861. The undersigned, the constitutional commander of the forces of the State of Delaware, … Continue reading →

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“Dreams in the Straw”

Posted on April 30, 2011 by admin

While the Trains Thunder By Elements of the 19th NY Volunteer Infantry start to move South. They detrain in Elmira, NY, a large recruiting depot. Cayuga’s first three hundred reached Elmira, by cars from Auburn, late at night, Monday, April … Continue reading →

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Fervor in the Pulpit

Posted on April 21, 2011 by admin

Inspires Enlistment After Church In Auburn [New York], an Irish company was enrolled by sturdy Owen Gavigan, one of the fighting captains of old Cayuga. It was obtained in one day, on that memorable Sunday, April 21st, That day Auburn … Continue reading →

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Telegraphing Their Intentions

Posted on April 20, 2011 by admin

Invasion of Our Soil vs. Defence of Our Common Capital 150 years ago today Baltimore Mayor George William Brown and Massachusetts Governor John Albion Andrew exchanged telegraph messages regarding the Pratt Street riot in Baltimore on April 19th. From The … Continue reading →

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Frontier Guards in the East Room

Posted on April 18, 2011 by admin

A day after the Virginia convention passed a secession ordinance there were still lots of rumors about a Confederate attack on Washington, D.C. From The New-York Times April 19, 1861: WASHINGTON, Thursday, April 18. … REPORTED ATTACK ON WASHINGTON. There … Continue reading →

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Seven Stars Over Sumter

Posted on April 13, 2011 by admin

From The New-York Times April 15, 1861 (The New York Times Archive): FORT SUMPTER EVACUATED.; FORT SUMPTER HAS SURRENDERED. CHARLESTON, via AUGUSTA, Saturday, April 13. The Confederate flag floats over its walls. None of the garrison or Confederate troops are … Continue reading →

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Rattlesnake Strikes

Posted on April 12, 2011 by admin

From The New-York Times April 13, 1861 (The New York Times Archive): THE WAR COMMENCED.The First Gun Fired by Fort Moultrie Against Fort Sumpter.; THE BOMBARDMENT CONTINUED ALL DAY. Spirited Return from Major Anderson’s Guns. The Firing from Fort Sumpter … Continue reading →

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Attack on the Capital?

Posted on April 11, 2011 by admin

For the past couple weeks Civil War Daily Gazette has done a great job focusing on the crisis over Fort Sumter. As can be seen the Lincoln administration has been working out its plan of action regarding the fort while … Continue reading →

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