Hancock, General

2447

Cleveland Morning Leader, 14 December 1864 (ed; 20 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2447 - L. Dec. 14; ed:2/1 - Two weeks have passed since enlistments started
in General Hancock's new corps, but it is filling up rapidly and will
probably be organized by Jan. 1. A recruit may enlist for one, two, or
three years and will receive $300 from the substitute fund in regular in- .
stallments from the government in proportion to the period of enlistment.
The distinction of being a member of this corps will call out an entirely
different class of recruits from the mercenary ones.
"The country needs men, and prompt enforcements of our gallant armies -
will insure speedy close of the war. We are led to make these remarks
from the fact that recruiting in this district is progressing slowly. We
trust that this state of things may no longer be allowed to exist." (20)

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Hancock, General

2476

Cleveland Morning Leader, 11 May 1864 (ed; 12 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2476 - L. May 11; ed: 2/1 - Generals Grant, Hancock, Burnside, and Butler are
gradually forcing Lee back into Richmond. - - -
"Unless Lee can defeat the three armies closing on Richmond, which is
altogether improbable, nothing but surrender or terrible rout, retreat, and
ruin awaits him and all his crew." (12)

Wars / Civil War / Military Engagements and Campaigns

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Burnside, Gen.; Butler, General; Grant, Gen. U. S.; Hancock, General; Lee, Gen. Robert E.; Richmond Va.

2497

Cleveland Morning Leader, 18 June 1864 (ed; 8 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2497 - L June 18; ed:2/1 - Grant has thrown his army against the rebel
capital, Richmond. Lee must stake everything by coming out and fighting
Grant in the open. Hancock, crossing the James at Fort Powhattan, has
already struck at Petersburg. General Butler has a strongly fortified po-
sition at Bermuda Hundred.
"We may now look for very stirring and interesting news from that quar-
ter of the military horizon. God grant victory to our arms." (8)

Wars / Civil War / Military Engagements and Campaigns

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Bermuda Hundred, Ga.; Butler, General; Fort Pawhattan, Wa. ; Grant, Gen. U. S.; Hancock, General; Janies river, Wa. ; Lee, Gen. Robert E.; Petersburg, Va.; Richmond Va.; U. S. army