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... enemy . The objection is simply absurd and contemptible . Throwing out of consideration the interest of truth , it is surely much better , even on the narrow ground of expediency , to expose abuses , and to let the enemy have what ...
... enemy . The objection is simply absurd and contemptible . Throwing out of consideration the interest of truth , it is surely much better , even on the narrow ground of expediency , to expose abuses , and to let the enemy have what ...
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... enemy dashed on at the double quick . The Federals fell back in dismay . The enemy continued to fire briskly , but wildly , with his ar- tillery . At no time , during the artillery engagement , could the Confederates see the bodies of ...
... enemy dashed on at the double quick . The Federals fell back in dismay . The enemy continued to fire briskly , but wildly , with his ar- tillery . At no time , during the artillery engagement , could the Confederates see the bodies of ...
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... enemy who exhibited even an approximation to courage during the whole day . " The fact was , that he had fallen in circumstances of great gallantry . He was shot while standing on a log , .waving his sword and vainly attempting to rally ...
... enemy who exhibited even an approximation to courage during the whole day . " The fact was , that he had fallen in circumstances of great gallantry . He was shot while standing on a log , .waving his sword and vainly attempting to rally ...
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... enemy's advance . Skilfully taking a position where the smallness of his force was concealed , he engaged them for a ... enemy had invested , General Johnston waited for him four days , hoping to be attacked by an adversary double his ...
... enemy's advance . Skilfully taking a position where the smallness of his force was concealed , he engaged them for a ... enemy had invested , General Johnston waited for him four days , hoping to be attacked by an adversary double his ...
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... enemy advanced , our artil- lery , posted on the top of the mountain , opened upon them , but with little effect ... enemy at bay . For more than two hours the little army of Colonel Pegram maintained its ground . Its situation , however ...
... enemy advanced , our artil- lery , posted on the top of the mountain , opened upon them , but with little effect ... enemy at bay . For more than two hours the little army of Colonel Pegram maintained its ground . Its situation , however ...
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