The Pictorial Book of Anecdotes and Incidents of the War of the Rebellion, Civil, Military, Naval and Domestic ...from the Time of the Memorable Toast of Andrew Jackson--"The Federal Union; it Must be Preserved!" ... to the Assassination of President Lincoln, and the End of the War. With Famous Words and Deeds of Woman, Sanitary and Hospital Scenes, Prison Experiences, &c |
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Page 92
... boats containing Federal prisoners was on its way to the point where an exchange was to be made , the rebel Captain essayed a conversation with one of the passengers on board , the circum- stances and situation furnishing the theme ...
... boats containing Federal prisoners was on its way to the point where an exchange was to be made , the rebel Captain essayed a conversation with one of the passengers on board , the circum- stances and situation furnishing the theme ...
Page 103
... boat St. Louis on a reconnoitreing expedition to- wards Clarksville , Tenn . Six miles above Dover , they came in sight of the Tennes- see Iron Works , an extensive establish- ment owned by Hon . John Bell , Mr. Lewis , and others . Not ...
... boat St. Louis on a reconnoitreing expedition to- wards Clarksville , Tenn . Six miles above Dover , they came in sight of the Tennes- see Iron Works , an extensive establish- ment owned by Hon . John Bell , Mr. Lewis , and others . Not ...
Page 109
... boat in a creek near by , in He paced backward and forward , saying which they had evidently come . They nothing , and refusing to answer all ques- proved to be a First Lieutenant and a tions . At last he pulled out his fife , and ...
... boat in a creek near by , in He paced backward and forward , saying which they had evidently come . They nothing , and refusing to answer all ques- proved to be a First Lieutenant and a tions . At last he pulled out his fife , and ...
Page 144
... boat sailed on and he accomplished his ' ida ? " " Two years , " said the ex - conscript . “ And how long has the war been going forward ? " asks the Captain again . " Well , I suppose going on fifteen years , " replied the prisoner ...
... boat sailed on and he accomplished his ' ida ? " " Two years , " said the ex - conscript . “ And how long has the war been going forward ? " asks the Captain again . " Well , I suppose going on fifteen years , " replied the prisoner ...
Page 189
... boat to call it yet once more to the sad little group on the shore ; still see the boat dwindling in the mist as it bears him away from me forever -the gift I gave my country ! O , Fred- ericksburg ! thou that didst drink the blood of ...
... boat to call it yet once more to the sad little group on the shore ; still see the boat dwindling in the mist as it bears him away from me forever -the gift I gave my country ! O , Fred- ericksburg ! thou that didst drink the blood of ...
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Page 576 - Dear Madam: I have been shown in the files of the War Department a statement of the Adjutant General of Massachusetts that you are the mother of five sons who have died gloriously on the field of battle. I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming.
Page 633 - Duncan is in his grave; After life's fitful fever he sleeps well; Treason has done his worst: nor steel, nor poison, Malice domestic, foreign levy, nothing Can touch him further.
Page 601 - Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing and obtaineth favor of the Lord,
Page 653 - ... and forever free and the executive government of the united states including the military and naval authority thereof will recognize and maintain the freedom of such persons and will do no act or acts to repress such persons or any of them in any efforts they may make for their actual freedom...
Page 183 - Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation of the LORD with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out against them: for the LORD will be with you.
Page 598 - Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them : for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee ; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
Page 69 - Blondin, stand up a little straighter — Blondin, stoop a little more — go a little faster — lean a little more to the north — lean a little more to the south?
Page 24 - The Union : next to our Liberty the most dear: may we all remember that it can only be preserved by respecting the rights of the States, and distributing equally the benefit and burden of the Union...
Page 526 - Jesus can make a dying bed Feel soft as downy pillows are, While on his breast I lean my head, And breathe my life out sweetly there.
Page 658 - take us and our trunks out to the steamer?' 'Certainly, 'said I. I was very glad to have the chance of earning something.