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Domestic News
July 14, 1864
The Plymouth Weekly Democrat
Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana
What is this article about?
Eastern U.S. regiments return home after three years of Civil War service, decimated from 1,040 to 150-250 men despite recruitments; satirical suggestion to question President Lincoln on losses. (Hamilton Times)
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Regiments Coming Home.
We see from our New York exchanges, that many of the Eastern regiments are returning home. All of them left for the seat of war three years ago one thousand and forty strong. They now return with numbers ranging from one hundred and fifty to two hundred and fifty, notwithstanding they have often been recruited while in the service.
We should recommend these fragments of regiments, on passing through Washington, to call at the Presidential mansion and call Old Abe to the door, and ask him if "any body has been hurt yet?"—Hamilton Times.
We see from our New York exchanges, that many of the Eastern regiments are returning home. All of them left for the seat of war three years ago one thousand and forty strong. They now return with numbers ranging from one hundred and fifty to two hundred and fifty, notwithstanding they have often been recruited while in the service.
We should recommend these fragments of regiments, on passing through Washington, to call at the Presidential mansion and call Old Abe to the door, and ask him if "any body has been hurt yet?"—Hamilton Times.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
What keywords are associated?
Eastern Regiments
Troop Return
War Casualties
Lincoln Satire
What entities or persons were involved?
Old Abe
Where did it happen?
Eastern United States
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Eastern United States
Key Persons
Old Abe
Outcome
regiments reduced from 1,040 to 150-250 men despite recruitments
Event Details
Many Eastern regiments returning home after three years at war, significantly reduced in numbers. Recommendation for them to confront President Lincoln in Washington about casualties.