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Van Deursen’s Hurricane
On the 14th of August, 1788, the sloop Hannah, William Van Deursen commanding, ran into a hurricane off the island of Martinique. His account, published in the Middlesex Gazette on his return to Middletown in September, is available in the
150 years ago in Middletown, Connecticut … Week of May 31, 1865
From The Constitution, Wednesday, May 31, 1865 (volume 28, number 1431) The War Ended. It is hardly possible to feel, but nevertheless it is true, that the war is over. The last rebel force which was deemed of any account has
150 years ago in Middletown, Connecticut … Week of May 24, 1865
From The Constitution, Wednesday, May 24, 1865 (volume 28, number 1430) Trial of the Assassins. The evidence taken before the military court, now in session at Washington, for the trial of the assassins is reported for the press. It conclusively shows
150 years ago in Middletown, Connecticut … Week of May 17, 1865
From The Constitution, Wednesday, May 17, 1865 (volume 28, number 1429) War News. A dispatch from Gen. Canby says that Dick Taylor surrendered on the 6th inst., with the forces under his command, on substantially the same terms as those accepted
150 years ago in Middletown, Connecticut … Week of May 10, 1865
From The Constitution, Wednesday, May 10, 1865 (volume 28, number 1428) War News. An order from Gen. Halleck, issued at Richmond, allows all persons, without regard to rank or employment, in the civil or military service of the late rebel government,
150 years ago in Middletown, Connecticut … Week of May 3, 1865
From The Constitution, Wednesday, May 3, 1865 (volume 28, number 1427) War News. Gen. Halleck, under date April 26, writes that Gens. Meade, Sheridan and Wright are acting under orders to pay no regard to any truce or orders of Gen.