Natchez, Miss.

Abstracts: 2

2278

Cleveland Morning Leader, 2 July 1864 (16 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

2278 - L July 2:2/3 - In a letter to the editor, a Mrs. Gage writes:
"I have been in Natchez one week and have made myself busy locking into
conditions of the Refugees and Freedman, (which is my mission) and sad,
sickening, and pitiful sights meet me at every turn."
Mrs. Gage describes the refugees as being in poor physical condition.
Scarcely a woman has shoes, many walking in intense heat carrying babies.
Husbands and brothers are hanged by Rebels; some are shot in defense
of their homes.
Natchez hospitals are in good condition. (16)

Wars / Civil War

Index terms:

Gage, Mrs. Francis D. (1ecturer); Natchez, Miss.

2489

Cleveland Morning Leader, 9 June 1864 (ed; 3 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.4 ~ View at ChronAm

2489 - L June 9; ed: 2/4 - Opposite Natchez, Miss., a force of Union black
troops were sent to disperse a force of Rebels. The latter were badly
whipped. One captive begged to be saved. When the Union soldiers asked
the advice of their captain, the latter replied, "Do with him as he would
do with you." The Union soldier thereupon shot the Rebel captive. . . . .
"This may be considered severe by some timid Mississippi Nancies (Sic)
but to all such we say, 'Remember Fort Pillow.'" (3)

Wars / Civil War / Military Engagements and Campaigns

Index terms:

Fort Pillow, Miss.; Mississippi; Natchez, Miss.; U. S. army