Personal Reminiscences, Anecdotes, and Letters of Gen. Robert E. LeeD. Appleton, 1875 - 509 pages |
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... Reply to spirit - rappers - Incidents illustrating his quiet humor - A number of his private letters . CHAPTER VIII . HIS FIRMNESS IN CARRYING OUT HIS PURPOSES . 235 . 283 Incidents - His devotion to the Southern cause , and firm ...
... Reply to spirit - rappers - Incidents illustrating his quiet humor - A number of his private letters . CHAPTER VIII . HIS FIRMNESS IN CARRYING OUT HIS PURPOSES . 235 . 283 Incidents - His devotion to the Southern cause , and firm ...
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... reply to a question as to the causes of the failure of the attack , he frankly said : " It was found to be impossible to get the men up to the works . The enemy's fire was too hot for them . ' " Our whole force present was not much more ...
... reply to a question as to the causes of the failure of the attack , he frankly said : " It was found to be impossible to get the men up to the works . The enemy's fire was too hot for them . ' " Our whole force present was not much more ...
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... reply is to quote from those who adhered to the North in the great struggle . In an address at Louisville , Kentucky , General Preston thus gives the opinion of General Winfield Scott of his favorite officer : " I remember when General ...
... reply is to quote from those who adhered to the North in the great struggle . In an address at Louisville , Kentucky , General Preston thus gives the opinion of General Winfield Scott of his favorite officer : " I remember when General ...
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... replying to your letter of the 5th inst . , informing me of my election , by the Board of Trustees , to the presidency of Washington College , from a desire to give the subject due consideration . Fully im pressed with the ...
... replying to your letter of the 5th inst . , informing me of my election , by the Board of Trustees , to the presidency of Washington College , from a desire to give the subject due consideration . Fully im pressed with the ...
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... replies and addresses to which such complaints gave rise . The following letter to an officer of the Government requires no introduction : " WASHINGTON COLLEGE , LEXINGTON , VA . , November 20 , 1868 . " COLONEL : I have received your ...
... replies and addresses to which such complaints gave rise . The following letter to an officer of the Government requires no introduction : " WASHINGTON COLLEGE , LEXINGTON , VA . , November 20 , 1868 . " COLONEL : I have received your ...
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Page 294 - I feel that it is so, and regard it as my duty to shift from myself the responsibility of any further effusion of blood by asking of you the surrender of that portion of the Confederate States army known as the Army of Northern Virginia.
Page 304 - 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. With an increasing admiration of your constancy and devotion to your country, and a grateful remembrance of your kind and generous consideration of myself, I bid you an affectionate farewell. RE LEE,...
Page 135 - I had to meet the question, whether I should take part against my native State. With all my devotion to the Union, and the feeling of loyalty and duty of an American citizen, I have not been able to make up my mind to raise my hand against my relatives, my children, my home.
Page 134 - Since my interview with you on the 18th inst., I have felt that I ought not longer to retain my commission in the army. I therefore tender my resignation, which I request you will recommend for acceptance. It would have been presented at once...
Page 103 - I have the honor to be, with much respect, your obedient servant, "JC FREMONT, "Lieut. Colonel, Mounted Riflemen. "Brigadier-General SW KEARNEY, Commanding, &c.
Page 148 - I have just received your note, informing me that you were wounded. I cannot express my regret at the occurrence. Could I have directed events, I should have chosen, for the good of the country, to have been disabled in your stead. I congratulate you upon the victory which is due to your skill and energy.
Page 184 - There have, however, been instances of forgetfulness on the part of some that they have in keeping the yet unsullied reputation of the army, and that the duties exacted of us by civilization and Christianity are not less obligatory in the country of the enemy than in our own.
Page 296 - General: I received at a late hour your note of to-day. In mine of yesterday I did not intend to propose the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia, but to ask the terms of your proposition. To be frank...
Page 82 - Should you, however, take a different view, and think that my services in the position tendered me by the Board will be advantageous to the College and country, I will yield to your judgment and accept it. Otherwise I must most respectfully decline the office.
Page 135 - I know you will blame me ; but you must think as kindly of me as you can, and believe that I have endeavored to do what I thought right.