The Great Rebellion: A History of the Civil War in the United States, Volume 1Hurlbut, Scranton, 1864 - United States |
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... months , up to the last of June , 1862 . The numerous fine steel Engravings in the volume , have been produced at great expense and add very much to its interest and value . Great pains has been taken to procure accurate likenesses for ...
... months , up to the last of June , 1862 . The numerous fine steel Engravings in the volume , have been produced at great expense and add very much to its interest and value . Great pains has been taken to procure accurate likenesses for ...
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... Month - Importance of a Victory before Richmond - Anxious State of the Public Mind..450 CHAPTER XXXVI . JUNE , 1861 . Movements at the West - Evacuation of Memphis - Naval Action Before it - Total Wreck of the Rebel Fleet - Expedition ...
... Month - Importance of a Victory before Richmond - Anxious State of the Public Mind..450 CHAPTER XXXVI . JUNE , 1861 . Movements at the West - Evacuation of Memphis - Naval Action Before it - Total Wreck of the Rebel Fleet - Expedition ...
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... month after month the frowning batteries rise around him , preparatory to cpening their concentrated fire upon him . The batteries lining the entrance to the harbor had long since cut him off from all hope of reinforcements and supplies ...
... month after month the frowning batteries rise around him , preparatory to cpening their concentrated fire upon him . The batteries lining the entrance to the harbor had long since cut him off from all hope of reinforcements and supplies ...
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... " had instead brought " bloody war . " The very next day after fort Sumter had surrendered , the President issued a proclamation , calling for seventy - five 64 PRESIDENT'S PROCLAMATION . thousand volunteers , for three months.
... " had instead brought " bloody war . " The very next day after fort Sumter had surrendered , the President issued a proclamation , calling for seventy - five 64 PRESIDENT'S PROCLAMATION . thousand volunteers , for three months.
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... months , to protect the capital , and secure the property of the government seized by the rebels ; and commanding all those in arms to return to their homes in twenty days . It also summoned congress to meet on the 4th of July . It was ...
... months , to protect the capital , and secure the property of the government seized by the rebels ; and commanding all those in arms to return to their homes in twenty days . It also summoned congress to meet on the 4th of July . It was ...
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