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The New York Herald
New York, New York County, New York
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Memphis, July 16, 1862: Gen. Hovey assumes command as Gen. Grant heads to Corinth; defenses fortified. Female secessionists, wives of wealthy rebels, refuse oath and are expelled by Gen. Thayer.
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MEMPHIS, July 16, 1862.
General Hovey is in command, vice General Grant, who, with staff, is expected to be called to Corinth at any moment. The fortifications here are being pushed to completion with rapidity. They will be formidable, and are intended as permanent forts of defence.
Several female secessionists were yesterday escorted beyond the federal lines by General Thayer, they having refused to take the oath of allegiance. Their husbands are among the most wealthy citizens of Memphis, and are now serving in the rebel army.
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Memphis
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July 16, 1862
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several female secessionists escorted beyond the federal lines; fortifications being pushed to completion as permanent forts of defence.
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General Hovey is in command, vice General Grant, who, with staff, is expected to be called to Corinth at any moment. The fortifications here are being pushed to completion with rapidity. They will be formidable, and are intended as permanent forts of defence. Several female secessionists were yesterday escorted beyond the federal lines by General Thayer, they having refused to take the oath of allegiance. Their husbands are among the most wealthy citizens of Memphis, and are now serving in the rebel army.