Stormy Petrel: The Life and Times of General Benjamin F. Butler, 1818-1893Fairleigh Dickinson University Press, 1969 - 335 pages |
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... later to merchant trading on his own account . Early in the War of 1812 he was commissioned captain of a company of dragoons he had raised . While serving with his company on the northern frontier he suffered a broken leg . His injury ...
... later to merchant trading on his own account . Early in the War of 1812 he was commissioned captain of a company of dragoons he had raised . While serving with his company on the northern frontier he suffered a broken leg . His injury ...
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... later to do ) . In preparation for such a movement Butler had a reconnaissance of the country near Fortress Monroe made from a captive balloon on June 10 , 1861.2 ( This was the first time an observation balloon was used during the ...
... later to do ) . In preparation for such a movement Butler had a reconnaissance of the country near Fortress Monroe made from a captive balloon on June 10 , 1861.2 ( This was the first time an observation balloon was used during the ...
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... later he was seized with a coughing spell so violent it woke his Negro valet . The valet stayed with the General until he seemed relieved and said nothing more needed to be done for him . At 1:30 A.M. , he began coughing again and died ...
... later he was seized with a coughing spell so violent it woke his Negro valet . The valet stayed with the General until he seemed relieved and said nothing more needed to be done for him . At 1:30 A.M. , he began coughing again and died ...
Contents
Meet General Butler | 13 |
As the Twig is Bent | 20 |
A Practical Politician | 37 |
Copyright | |
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