The War with the South: A History of the Late Rebellion, Volume 1Virture & Yorston., 1862 - United States |
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A History of the Late Rebellion Robert Tomes. UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA LIBRARY X004148563 C A CC CC. Front Cover.
A History of the Late Rebellion Robert Tomes. UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA LIBRARY X004148563 C A CC CC. Front Cover.
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... front on the south , or water side , of about 300 feet , and a depth of about 240 feet . It is built with salient and re - entering angles on all sides , and is admirably adapted for defence , either from the attack of a storming party ...
... front on the south , or water side , of about 300 feet , and a depth of about 240 feet . It is built with salient and re - entering angles on all sides , and is admirably adapted for defence , either from the attack of a storming party ...
Page 61
... Island Channel . To the harbor side the so - called castle presents a circular front . It has never been considered of much consequence as a fortress , although its proximity to OCCUPATION OF FORT SUMTER . 63 of an attack by.
... Island Channel . To the harbor side the so - called castle presents a circular front . It has never been considered of much consequence as a fortress , although its proximity to OCCUPATION OF FORT SUMTER . 63 of an attack by.
Page 64
... front , a glacis has been commenced and prosecuted nearly to completion , with a rampart of sand- bags , barrels , etc. " On one side of the fort a palisade of palmetto logs is extended around the ramparts as a complete defence against ...
... front , a glacis has been commenced and prosecuted nearly to completion , with a rampart of sand- bags , barrels , etc. " On one side of the fort a palisade of palmetto logs is extended around the ramparts as a complete defence against ...
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... front of the city was care- fully guarded , and mounted patrols pa- raded the streets night and day . Ship- So great was the ardor and diligence of the South Carolinians , that they soon had their works in such a state of pro- gress ...
... front of the city was care- fully guarded , and mounted patrols pa- raded the streets night and day . Ship- So great was the ardor and diligence of the South Carolinians , that they soon had their works in such a state of pro- gress ...
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