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Domestic News
December 19, 1864
Canton Weekly Register
Canton, Fulton County, Illinois
What is this article about?
The Richmond Enquirer on the 28th ult. complains of Yankee spies infesting Richmond and the South, organized by General Butler from City Point, allowing evening papers to reach Grant's headquarters before 3 a.m. next day. War Department informed but no action taken.
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Our Spies in Richmond.—Since General Butler took his command to City Point he has organized a spy system, the most complete and efficient in our army. The Richmond papers are just beginning to find out the fact. The Enquirer, of the 28th ult., says that Richmond, and, in fact, the whole South has, for a long time past, been "infested with Yankee spies," and complains that the Richmond evening papers reach Grant's headquarters before 3 o'clock the next morning. It says: These parties have facilities for knowing a great deal, and they communicate everything to the enemy at the earliest moment. These facts have been reported to the War Department long since, and from time to time, yet no steps have been taken in the matter.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
What keywords are associated?
Yankee Spies
Richmond Enquirer
General Butler
City Point
War Department
What entities or persons were involved?
General Butler
Grant
Where did it happen?
Richmond
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Richmond
Event Date
28th Ult.
Key Persons
General Butler
Grant
Outcome
no steps have been taken by the war department.
Event Details
General Butler has organized a complete spy system from City Point. The Richmond Enquirer reports Richmond and the South infested with Yankee spies who communicate information quickly to the enemy, including evening papers reaching Grant's headquarters before 3 a.m.