The History of the Civil War in America: Comprising a Full and Impartial Account of the Origin and Progress of the Rebellion ...H. Bill, 1863 - United States |
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Page 136
... intrenchments . Though the colored population were all in heart warmly on the side of the Govern- ment , and eager to bring their sinewy limbs into the service of the war , state considerations , which future generations will find it ...
... intrenchments . Though the colored population were all in heart warmly on the side of the Govern- ment , and eager to bring their sinewy limbs into the service of the war , state considerations , which future generations will find it ...
Page 151
... intrenchments . " He was now left with but five men at his gun . Turning to Corporal Peoples , he said , " All I can now do will be useless . Limber up the gun , and take it away . " At this moment a ball struck him upon the head , and ...
... intrenchments . " He was now left with but five men at his gun . Turning to Corporal Peoples , he said , " All I can now do will be useless . Limber up the gun , and take it away . " At this moment a ball struck him upon the head , and ...
Page 155
... intrenchments were completed at five o'clock in the evening . Feeling secure under the protection of the ships ' guns , they seemed to have stationed no outside sentinels . While they were at work , a slave appeared upon the shore ...
... intrenchments were completed at five o'clock in the evening . Feeling secure under the protection of the ships ' guns , they seemed to have stationed no outside sentinels . While they were at work , a slave appeared upon the shore ...
Page 169
... intrenchments , in positions which nature had made so strong that artificial earthworks were hardly needed . Here they awaited the approach of the Federal troops . Their reserves were but a short distance behind them at Manassas . MILES ...
... intrenchments , in positions which nature had made so strong that artificial earthworks were hardly needed . Here they awaited the approach of the Federal troops . Their reserves were but a short distance behind them at Manassas . MILES ...
Page 173
... intrenchments for their hated masters . They were familiar with every by - path , and swamp , and torrent . They knew the position of every battery , and the number of guns . They were more effi- cient and intelligent than the masses of ...
... intrenchments for their hated masters . They were familiar with every by - path , and swamp , and torrent . They knew the position of every battery , and the number of guns . They were more effi- cient and intelligent than the masses of ...
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