The Great Rebellion: A History of the Civil War in the United States, Volumes 1-2 |
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Page 42
... shout of approval went up , show- ing the readiness of the people to sustain the government in defending its rights . John B. Floyd immediately resigned his position as Secretary of War , on the ground that the Pres- ident had broken ...
... shout of approval went up , show- ing the readiness of the people to sustain the government in defending its rights . John B. Floyd immediately resigned his position as Secretary of War , on the ground that the Pres- ident had broken ...
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... shout of approval , that showed that the Union was not to be destroyed without a struggle that should drench the land in blood . Enthusiastic meetings were held in every part of the north - the calls of the respective gov- ernors for ...
... shout of approval , that showed that the Union was not to be destroyed without a struggle that should drench the land in blood . Enthusiastic meetings were held in every part of the north - the calls of the respective gov- ernors for ...
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... shouts and words of greeting , and waving .of handkerchiefs , and flaunting of streamers , made their march one great ova- tion . To a spectator , these hostile forces appeared as if they were gathering to some grand and peaceful review ...
... shouts and words of greeting , and waving .of handkerchiefs , and flaunting of streamers , made their march one great ova- tion . To a spectator , these hostile forces appeared as if they were gathering to some grand and peaceful review ...
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... shout . The rebels hearing the rapid roll of drums in front and rear , and catching sight of the gleaming bayonets , turned and fled in confusion . Kelly broke with a shout into the town only to find it emptied of the enemy . Passing ...
... shout . The rebels hearing the rapid roll of drums in front and rear , and catching sight of the gleaming bayonets , turned and fled in confusion . Kelly broke with a shout into the town only to find it emptied of the enemy . Passing ...
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... shouts of triumph and loud taunts , our soldiers dashed forward , each for himself ; and some crawling along on the string ... shout , and clambering up the hill , holding on to roots and bushes , charged like madmen on the solid line ...
... shouts of triumph and loud taunts , our soldiers dashed forward , each for himself ; and some crawling along on the string ... shout , and clambering up the hill , holding on to roots and bushes , charged like madmen on the solid line ...
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