The Military and Civil History of Connecticut During the War of 1861-65: Comprising a Detailed Account of the Various Regiments and Batteries, Through March, Encampment, Bivouac, and Battle; Also Instances of Distinguished Personal Gallantry, and Biographical Sketches of Many Heroic Soldiers: Together with a Record of the Patriotic Action of Citizens at Home, and of the Liberal Support Furnished by the State in Its Executive and Legislative Departments |
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... night against his fire - brand . Numerous murders had already been committed , with every variety of torture . The first recorded act of the General Court 2 of that year " Ordered , That there shall be an offensive war against the ...
... night against his fire - brand . Numerous murders had already been committed , with every variety of torture . The first recorded act of the General Court 2 of that year " Ordered , That there shall be an offensive war against the ...
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... night was cloudy , with occasional showers . To give light for the necessary work of moving , the men set fire to the dried cedars , which had served as shades and ornaments . The effect was splendid . There was little noise , for ...
... night was cloudy , with occasional showers . To give light for the necessary work of moving , the men set fire to the dried cedars , which had served as shades and ornaments . The effect was splendid . There was little noise , for ...
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... night after night , the men expected to be awakened by the long- roll and the enemy's advance . They were menaced , but not attacked ; and the Third Regiment immediately joined them . ? Col. Terry , who had been left in Washington ill ...
... night after night , the men expected to be awakened by the long- roll and the enemy's advance . They were menaced , but not attacked ; and the Third Regiment immediately joined them . ? Col. Terry , who had been left in Washington ill ...
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... night with his little army of five thousand , and surprising the rebel camp . " By striking a sudden blow , he hoped to inflict so deep a wound as to paralyze the enemy till he could be relieved by re - inforcements , or retreat in ...
... night with his little army of five thousand , and surprising the rebel camp . " By striking a sudden blow , he hoped to inflict so deep a wound as to paralyze the enemy till he could be relieved by re - inforcements , or retreat in ...
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... night at their chapel , " an enclosure of trees and earth , with walls six feet high , and no roof . " Just before sailing , about fifty partook of the communion here . The Sunday - evening meeting of the Tenth was held in a clearing ...
... night at their chapel , " an enclosure of trees and earth , with walls six feet high , and no roof . " Just before sailing , about fifty partook of the communion here . The Sunday - evening meeting of the Tenth was held in a clearing ...
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Page 243 - ... in case of a deliberate, palpable, and dangerous exercise of other powers not granted by the said compact, the states, who are parties thereto, have the right and are in duty bound to interpose for arresting the progress of the evil, and for maintaining within their respective limits the authorities, rights, and liberties appertaining to them.
Page 580 - ... the officers to give their individual paroles not to take up arms against the Government of the United States until properly exchanged, and each company or regimental commander sign a like parole for the men of their commands. The arms, artillery, and public property to be parked and stacked, and turned over to the officers appointed by me to receive them. This will not embrace the side-arms of the officers, nor their private horses or baggage. This done, each officer and man will be allowed...
Page 243 - ... valid than they are authorized by the grants enumerated in that compact, and that in case of a deliberate, palpable, and dangerous exercise of other powers not granted by the said compact, the !States who are parties thereto have the right, and are in duty bound, to interpose...
Page 293 - And rouse him at the name of Crispian. He that shall live this day, and see old age, Will yearly on the vigil feast his neighbours, And say To-morrow is Saint Crispian :' Then will he strip his sleeve and show his scars, And say 'These wounds I had on Crispin's day.
Page 293 - To-morrow is saint Crispian :' Then will he strip his sleeve and show his scars, And say 'These wounds I had on Crispin's day.' Old men forget; yet all shall be forgot, But he'll remember with advantages What feats he did that day...
Page 395 - Manoeuvring here was necessarily out of the question, and only Indian tactics told. The troops could only receive direction by a point of the compass ; for not only were the lines of battle entirely hidden from the sight of the commander, but no officer could see ten files on each side of him. Artillery was wholly ruled out of use ; the massive concentration of three hundred guns stood silent, and only an occasional piece or section could be brought into play in the road-sides.
Page 580 - Headquarters Army of Northern Virginia, April 9, 1865 GENERAL: — I received your letter of this date containing the terms of the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia as proposed by you. As they are substantially the same as those expressed in your letter of the 8th inst., they are accepted. I will proceed to designate the proper officers to carry the stipulations into effect. RE LEE, General LIEUT.-GENERAL US GRANT.
Page 125 - Of their bravery in the field he felt assured, but another quality more trying to the soldier claims his admiration. After having been for months subjected to the privations necessarily incident to camp life upon this island, these well-disciplined soldiers, although for many hours in full possession of two rebel villages, filled with what to them were most desirable luxuries, abstained from the least unauthorized interference with private property and all molestation of peaceful citizens.
Page 368 - Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand...