Stormy Petrel: The Life and Times of General Benjamin F. Butler, 1818-1893Fairleigh Dickinson University Press, 1969 - 335 pages |
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Page 172
... Butler that he would be relieved by their commanding officer . The fact that Butler was to be replaced was also kept a dark secret from most of the Cabinet . Five days after Banks had re- ceived his orders the Secretary of the Treasury ...
... Butler that he would be relieved by their commanding officer . The fact that Butler was to be replaced was also kept a dark secret from most of the Cabinet . Five days after Banks had re- ceived his orders the Secretary of the Treasury ...
Page 180
... Butler's old troops to a man , would hail Butler's return with enthusiasm . Banks ' policy seems to be conciliatory and hesitating . He seems to be afraid of responsibility . Gen. Butler is absolutely fear- less . The nine months men ...
... Butler's old troops to a man , would hail Butler's return with enthusiasm . Banks ' policy seems to be conciliatory and hesitating . He seems to be afraid of responsibility . Gen. Butler is absolutely fear- less . The nine months men ...
Page 267
... Butler's 464. In sharp contrast to what Hoar professed to have expected Butler to do in such circumstances he immediately promised to support Washburn while continuing to work within the Republican party for the causes he had advocated ...
... Butler's 464. In sharp contrast to what Hoar professed to have expected Butler to do in such circumstances he immediately promised to support Washburn while continuing to work within the Republican party for the causes he had advocated ...
Contents
Meet General Butler | 13 |
As the Twig is Bent | 20 |
A Practical Politician | 37 |
Copyright | |
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