17 We got a telegraph Dispatch this morning saying that Fort
Donalson was taken possession off by the Federal Army yesterday
at 4 oclok P.M. they took 15000 prisioners among the Number
they took Utah Johnson & Gen Buchners & Pillow, killed
and wounded some 10000 Men on the southern side the North-
ern sid not given but said to be vary severe
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Events as they pass before our Eyes day by day, this will make a valua- ble legacy to our children as and well a great Benefit to future gener- ations by giving them a true History of the rise & progress of the Church & kingdom of God upon the Earth in this last dispen- sation instead of leaving it to our Enemies to write a fals History of the true Church of Christ. Brethren and sisters we are making History Every day let that History be good let us do the works of righteousness that when our acts are recorded we shall be satisfied with them Either in time or Eternity I ask these Blessings in the Name of Jesus Christ Amen
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