Men and Things I Saw in Civil War DaysEaton & Mains, 1899 - 411 pages |
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... Point , Va . , to a place significantly called " Rum Point " — though we found no " rum " there . It was not a village even , but only a projecting point of land . Here we joined the other two brigades of General Joseph Hooker , and ...
... Point , Va . , to a place significantly called " Rum Point " — though we found no " rum " there . It was not a village even , but only a projecting point of land . Here we joined the other two brigades of General Joseph Hooker , and ...
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... point of their discussion . His in- tellect certainly seemed as strong and astute as ever ; and in an acquaintance with him of now over thirty - five years I never saw it work more accurately and keenly . He certainly got his side of ...
... point of their discussion . His in- tellect certainly seemed as strong and astute as ever ; and in an acquaintance with him of now over thirty - five years I never saw it work more accurately and keenly . He certainly got his side of ...
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... Point could teach him ,, and indeed was an adept in all branches of the military profession , except the last and most important one of all , and that is , how to fight and conquer . As an organizer , and drillmaster , and ...
... Point could teach him ,, and indeed was an adept in all branches of the military profession , except the last and most important one of all , and that is , how to fight and conquer . As an organizer , and drillmaster , and ...
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... point of view . It is true , that " Little Mac " alleged his army was terribly bad off : short of horses , short of wagons , short of rations , clothing , shoes , and about everything . But if he whipped Lee at Antietam , the ...
... point of view . It is true , that " Little Mac " alleged his army was terribly bad off : short of horses , short of wagons , short of rations , clothing , shoes , and about everything . But if he whipped Lee at Antietam , the ...
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... Point , Md . , op- posite the Confederate batteries at Cockpit Point , Va . And as he went through us , regiment by regiment , there did not seem to be a defect in a uniform or gun or knapsack or mule team , that his eagle eye did not ...
... Point , Md . , op- posite the Confederate batteries at Cockpit Point , Va . And as he went through us , regiment by regiment , there did not seem to be a defect in a uniform or gun or knapsack or mule team , that his eagle eye did not ...
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Page 378 - mid a storm of huzzas. And the wave of retreat checked its course there, because The sight of the master compelled it to pause.
Page 381 - By the terms of the agreement, officers and men can return to their homes, and remain there until exchanged. "You will take with you the satisfaction that proceeds from the consciousness of duty faithfully performed ; and I earnestly pray that a merciful God will extend to you his blessing and protection.
Page 144 - Such was he : his work is done : But while the races of mankind endure, Let his great example stand Colossal, seen of every land, And keep the soldier firm, the statesman pure ; Till in all lands and thro...
Page 257 - that all men are created equal, and endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights — among which are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness,' I shall strenuously contend for the immediate enfranchisement of our slave population.
Page 377 - Sheridan twenty miles away. But there is a road from Winchester town, A good broad highway leading down ; And there, through the flush of the morning light, A steed as black as the steeds of night, Was seen to pass, as with eagle flight, As if he knew the terrible need ; He stretched away with his utmost speed ; Hills rose and fell ; but his heart was gay, With Sheridan fifteen miles away.
Page 380 - This done, each officer and man will be allowed to return to their homes, not to be disturbed by United States authority so long as they observe their parole and the laws in force where they may reside.
Page 39 - Will you pardon me for asking what the horses of your army have done since the battle of Antietam that fatigues anything ? A.
Page 377 - Up from the south, at break of day, Bringing to Winchester fresh dismay, The affrighted air with a shudder bore, Like a herald in haste to the chieftain's door, The terrible grumble and rumble and roar, Telling the battle was on once more, And Sheridan twenty miles away.
Page 374 - And furthermore, as president of the Board of Supervisors, I beg you to take immediate steps to relieve me as superintendent, the moment the State determines to secede, for on no earthly account will I do any act or think any thought hostile to or in defiance of the old Government of the United States.
Page 377 - Still sprang from those swift hoofs, thundering south, The dust, like smoke from the cannon's mouth, Or the trail of a comet, sweeping faster and faster Foreboding to traitors the doom of disaster. The heart of the steed and the heart of the master Were beating like prisoners assaulting their walls, Impatient to be where the battlefield calls; Every nerve of the charger was strained to full play, With Sheridan only ten miles away.