Life with the Forty-ninth Massachusetts Volunteersfor the author, 1864 - 391 pages |
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Page 6
... less didactic and stiff than had I observed the historic style . Necessarily the " first person " is much used , perchance so much as to render liable the charge of egotism . In describing our battles , I have dwelt at length on my own ...
... less didactic and stiff than had I observed the historic style . Necessarily the " first person " is much used , perchance so much as to render liable the charge of egotism . In describing our battles , I have dwelt at length on my own ...
Page 36
... less of their out- fit . Last Saturday evening , Captain Weller was present- ed with a sword , belt , and sash , the gift of many friends . The employés of the Pittsfield Woollen Mills have made a similar present to Lieutenant Clark of ...
... less of their out- fit . Last Saturday evening , Captain Weller was present- ed with a sword , belt , and sash , the gift of many friends . The employés of the Pittsfield Woollen Mills have made a similar present to Lieutenant Clark of ...
Page 46
... less than six- teen trips were made before those gallant officers crossed themselves , in the last trip it made . Let it be remem- bered that these officers , wearied by the sleepless night of Sunday , the alternate suspense and ...
... less than six- teen trips were made before those gallant officers crossed themselves , in the last trip it made . Let it be remem- bered that these officers , wearied by the sleepless night of Sunday , the alternate suspense and ...
Page 50
... ; things are called by their plainest names , and the giving up of that delicacy and refinement of speech , observed , more or less , by all at home , is preparing the way for 50 LIFE WITH THE FORTY - NINTH LETTER VII. ...
... ; things are called by their plainest names , and the giving up of that delicacy and refinement of speech , observed , more or less , by all at home , is preparing the way for 50 LIFE WITH THE FORTY - NINTH LETTER VII. ...
Page 80
... less . This was not righteous indignation , but robbery . A building , containing a large quantity of powder , was partially destroyed , and the boards carried off for fuel . I don't blame them for that . Put soldiers , half starved ...
... less . This was not righteous indignation , but robbery . A building , containing a large quantity of powder , was partially destroyed , and the boards carried off for fuel . I don't blame them for that . Put soldiers , half starved ...
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Page 330 - One song employs all nations ; and all cry, " Worthy the Lamb, for he was slain for us !" The dwellers in the vales and on the rocks Shout to each other, and the mountain tops From distant mountains catch the flying joy ; Till, nation after nation taught the strain, Earth rolls the rapturous hosanna round.
Page 41 - Tis of the wave and not the rock; 'Tis but the flapping of the sail, And not a rent made by the gale ! In spite of rock and tempest's roar, In spite of false lights on the shore. Sail on, nor fear to breast the sea! Our hearts, our hopes, are all with thee.
Page 108 - THE maid who binds her warrior's sash With smile that well her pain dissembles, The while beneath her drooping lash One starry tear-drop hangs and trembles, Though Heaven alone records the tear, And Fame, shall never know her story, Her heart has shed a drop as dear As e'er bedewed the field of glory...
Page 331 - The enemy said, I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoil; my lust shall be satisfied upon them; I will draw my sword, my hand shall destroy them.
Page 255 - Arm to arm, knee to knee. Waiting the great event, Stands the Black Regiment. Down the long dusky line Teeth gleam and eyeballs shine; And the bright bayonet, Bristling and firmly set, Flashed with a purpose grand. Long ere the sharp command Of the fierce rolling drum Told them their time had come. Told them what work was sent For the Black Regiment. "Now...
Page 31 - I will bear true faith and allegiance to the United States of America; that I will serve them honestly and faithfully against all their enemies whomsoever; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to the rules and articles of war.
Page 257 - ... tis heard, Not a mere party shout: They gave their spirits out; Trusted the end to God, And on the gory sod Rolled in triumphant blood. Glad to strike one free blow, Whether for weal or woe; Glad to breathe one free breath, Though on the lips of death; Praying, — alas! in vain! — • That they might fall again, So they could once more see That burst to liberty! This was what "freedom
Page 332 - We are living, we are dwelling, In a grand and awful time, In an age on ages telling, To be living is sublime.
Page 160 - The brave man is not he who feels no fear, . For that were stupid and irrational, But he, whose noble soul its fear subdues, And bravely dares the danger nature shrinks from.
Page 331 - Thou in thy mercy hast led forth the people which thou hast redeemed: Thou hast guided them in thy strength unto thy holy habitation.