The Hero Boy: Or, The Life and Deeds of Lieut-Gen. GrantW. H. Appleton, 1864 - 340 pages |
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... sides , this mark of confidence in his superior capacity gave him a place on the commander's staff , the group of officers who act as his escort and aid him in the execution of orders . The quartermaster , unless especially needed and ...
... sides , this mark of confidence in his superior capacity gave him a place on the commander's staff , the group of officers who act as his escort and aid him in the execution of orders . The quartermaster , unless especially needed and ...
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... side , with a ragged bullet hole in his military coat , he said : " I only ask to go again , and see it through , even if I fall in battle . But war is a perfect despotism . The soldier is nothing but a machine . When told to go , he ...
... side , with a ragged bullet hole in his military coat , he said : " I only ask to go again , and see it through , even if I fall in battle . But war is a perfect despotism . The soldier is nothing but a machine . When told to go , he ...
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... sides in the discharge of his official duties , could enjoy a good joke , and is always ready to perpetrate one when an opportunity presents . Indeed , among his acquaintances he is as much renowned for his eccentric humor as he is for ...
... sides in the discharge of his official duties , could enjoy a good joke , and is always ready to perpetrate one when an opportunity presents . Indeed , among his acquaintances he is as much renowned for his eccentric humor as he is for ...
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... side of the Tennessee , the enemy had built the fortress , Fort Henry ; and on the western shore of the Cumberland is the still more formidable stronghold , Fort Donelson . You will see the great importance of the ram- parts guarding ...
... side of the Tennessee , the enemy had built the fortress , Fort Henry ; and on the western shore of the Cumberland is the still more formidable stronghold , Fort Donelson . You will see the great importance of the ram- parts guarding ...
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... side , and see what he could do . He determined to invest the fort , watch and wait , till the disabled gunboats were ready to join in the onset again . But the rebels , after a council of war by the generals , unexpectedly decided his ...
... side , and see what he could do . He determined to invest the fort , watch and wait , till the disabled gunboats were ready to join in the onset again . But the rebels , after a council of war by the generals , unexpectedly decided his ...
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The Hero Boy; Or , the Life and Deeds of Lieut. -Gen. Grant P. C. (Phineas Camp) Headley No preview available - 2012 |
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Page 88 - For i am a man under authority, having soldiers under me: and I say to this man. Go, and he goeth; and to another. Come, and he cometh; and to my servant. Do this, and he doeth it.
Page 113 - When I can read my title clear To mansions in the skies, I'll bid farewell to every fear, And wipe my weeping eyes.
Page 242 - Be it resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the thanks of Congress be and they hereby are presented to Major-General Ulysies S.
Page 79 - SIR :—In consideration of all the circumstances governing the present situation of affairs at this station, I propose to the Commanding Officer of the Federal forces the appointment of Commissioners to agree upon terms of capitulation of the forces and fort under my command, and in that view suggest an armistice until 12 o'clock to-day. I am, sir, very respectfully, Your ob't se'v't, SB BUCKNER, Brig. Gen. CSA To Brigadier-General US GRANT, Com'ding US Forces, Near Fort Donelson.
Page 155 - You have heard that I was incompetent and a traitor, and that it was my intention to sell Vicksburg. Follow me, and you will see the cost at which I will sell Vicksburg. When the last pound of beef, bacon, and flour ; 'the last grain of corn; the last cow, and hog, and horse, and dog shall have been consumed, and the last man shall have perished in the trenches, then, and only then, will I sell Vicksburg.
Page 174 - I ever held. Against the general, and almost unanimous judgment of the council I sent the following letter : " In conformity with agreement of this afternoon, I will submit the following proposition for the surrender of the City of Vicksburg, public stores, etc. On your accepting the terms proposed, I will march in one division as a guard, and take possession at eight AM to-morrow.
Page 301 - If there be anything wanting which is within my power to give, do not fail to let me know it. And now, with a brave army and a just cause, may God sustain you.
Page 300 - Not expecting to see you again before the Spring campaign opens, I wish to express, in this way, my entire satisfaction with what you have done up to this time, so far as I understand it.
Page 261 - Grant, discharging a cloud of smoke, with a " silver lining," from his mouth, indifferently replied,
Page 101 - The eyes and hopes of eight million people rest upon you. You are expected to show yourselves worthy of your valor and courage, worthy of the women of the South, whose noble devotion in this war has never been exceeded in any time. With such incentives to brave deeds, and with trust that God is with us, your General will lead you confidently to the combat, assured of success.