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December 19, 1864
Canton Weekly Register
Canton, Fulton County, Illinois
What is this article about?
Union troops along the coast are concentrating to join Sherman, with navy movements and ships leaving Fortress Monroe southward. Preparations advance for attacking Richmond's defenses. Richmond rebels urge submission on General Butler's terms, deeming further resistance hopeless.
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A Great Movement In Progress.--The Boston 'Traveler' says it is stated, on good authority, that all the troops along the coast are being concentrated for the purpose of forming a junction with Sherman at a given point, that the Navy is moving, and that ship-loads of troops are continually leaving Fortress Monroe, bound southward. Preparations are also making for an important movement upon the defences of Richmond. The rebels, in Richmond are not ignorant of these great preparations to vigorously prosecute the war, and throngs of the citizens are advocating submission on the terms proposed by General Butler, averring that it is hoping against hope to continue the present contest any longer.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Action
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Fortune Reversal
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Troop Concentration
Sherman Junction
Navy Movement
Richmond Defenses
Rebel Submission
General Butler Terms
What entities or persons were involved?
Sherman
General Butler
Where did it happen?
Along The Coast, Fortress Monroe, Richmond
Story Details
Key Persons
Sherman
General Butler
Location
Along The Coast, Fortress Monroe, Richmond
Story Details
Troops concentrate to join Sherman, navy moves, ships depart Fortress Monroe southward; preparations for Richmond assault. Richmond rebels advocate submission to Butler's terms amid preparations to prosecute war.