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1 July 1862: “…McClellan is reported mortally wounded. His army is fighting for existence. It is at bay and desperate.”

Item description: The Wilmington Daily Journal of 1 July 1862 included this update of action near Richmond, Virginia. Containing an erroneous report of Union General George B. McClellan’s mortal wound, the article presents a somewhat upbeat outlook on what would … Continue reading

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29 June 1862: “The west or right bank of James River is entirely in the hands of the rebels. Nearly the whole power of the Southern Confederacy is within a few miles of us.”

Item description: “Report of Commander [John] Rodgers, U. S. Navy, of the sending the submarine propeller back to Fortress Monroe for further orders.” The report discusses naval actions in support of the Union Army’s movements during the Seven Days Battle, … Continue reading

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25 May 1862: “One of the men belonging to the Port Royal received a Minié ball in his leg, making amputation necessary.”

Item description: Report of Commander Smith, U. S. Navy, of a reconnoissance up the James River, May 23, 1862. To read more from the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Navies in the War of the Rebellion, click here. … Continue reading

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