The Dubuque Daily Herald Wednesday March 16, 1887 WAR HISTORY. Vacancy Discovered in the Early War History of Iowa. The Correspondence During Two of the Most Exciting Months Lost. It has been discovered that no copies of the correspondence of Gov. Kirkwood, his adjutant general, and the other military authorities of the state during the exciting […]
The Dubuque Daily Herald Thursday April 1, 1886 Dubuque’s War Record. Dubuque has invited the Grand Army of the Republic of Iowa to have its state encampment of 1887 in our hospitable city, and the older local post, the Hyde Clark. has issued a formal application to that effect. The encampment for this year meets next […]
THE DUBUQUE EXPRESS & HERALD Excerpts from the Dubuque City Council Meeting Minutes: September 5, 1861 Alderman Lane submitted the following: Preamble and Resolution which were unanimously adopted: Whereas, We believe it to be the duty of every citizen to sustain and encourage the government in its efforts to suppress rebellion, and that no […]
Frank Sauer Reminiscences October 5, 1866 Henry Sauer, Chicago, Ill Company E, 5th Iowa Calvary Taken Prisoner Aug. 1st, 1864 Released Apr. 28, 1865 Page 1: Sketch of my Prison life as near as I can relate it according to my memory written this day October 5th, 66 by Henry Sauer. I was […]