The American Conflict: A History of the Great Rebellion in the United States of America, 1860-'65 ; Its Causes, Incidents, and Results ; Intended to Exhibit Especially Its Moral and Political Phases, with the Drift and Progress of American Opinion Respecting Human Slavery from 1776 to the Close of the War for the Union, Volume 2O.D. Case and Company, 1866 |
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Page 18
... sent from Mont- gomery with authority to offer in- creased rank and pay to all who would take service with the Rebels . His mission was a confessed failure . A few of the higher officers had par- ticipated in Twiggs's treason ; but no ...
... sent from Mont- gomery with authority to offer in- creased rank and pay to all who would take service with the Rebels . His mission was a confessed failure . A few of the higher officers had par- ticipated in Twiggs's treason ; but no ...
Page 37
... sent their baggage to the rear , and were preparing to retreat . Immediately charging with cavalry and artillery , the Rebels fled without resistance , and were chased 30 miles into Arkansas . It appeared that , though in great numbers ...
... sent their baggage to the rear , and were preparing to retreat . Immediately charging with cavalry and artillery , the Rebels fled without resistance , and were chased 30 miles into Arkansas . It appeared that , though in great numbers ...
Page 51
... sent him from the east as a re- enforcement . But Johnston's force , enormously and purposely magnified Gen. Pillow , in his supplemental report , says : " We sent up from Dover , 1,134 wounded . A Federal surgeon's certificate , which ...
... sent him from the east as a re- enforcement . But Johnston's force , enormously and purposely magnified Gen. Pillow , in his supplemental report , says : " We sent up from Dover , 1,134 wounded . A Federal surgeon's certificate , which ...
Page 70
... sent for ammunition , supplied them with men from my command , and sent one of them to Gen. Beauregard . This battery fired the last shots against the enemy . The other bat- tery , and the forces under my command , held their position ...
... sent for ammunition , supplied them with men from my command , and sent one of them to Gen. Beauregard . This battery fired the last shots against the enemy . The other bat- tery , and the forces under my command , held their position ...
Page 95
... sent ashore to demand the surrender of the city ; when the valorous mob received him with groans , hootings , and threats of violence , which did not prevent his proceeding , under the escort of more considerate citizens , to the ...
... sent ashore to demand the surrender of the city ; when the valorous mob received him with groans , hootings , and threats of violence , which did not prevent his proceeding , under the escort of more considerate citizens , to the ...
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