Drum-beat of the Nation: The First Period of the War of the Rebellion from Its Outbreak to the Close of 1862 |
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... cross the Atlantic , and establish themselves in the wilderness of America . On the 16th of September , 1620 , they bade farewell to all friends , sailing from Plymouth , England . They were one hundred and one persons . They were ...
... cross the Atlantic , and establish themselves in the wilderness of America . On the 16th of September , 1620 , they bade farewell to all friends , sailing from Plymouth , England . They were one hundred and one persons . They were ...
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... crosses the stream by the mill leading south to Manassas . Leaving the run and going down the road , we pass a ... cross . They discover Poplar Ford , one mile above the bridge , but learn that there is a much better crossing at Mr ...
... crosses the stream by the mill leading south to Manassas . Leaving the run and going down the road , we pass a ... cross . They discover Poplar Ford , one mile above the bridge , but learn that there is a much better crossing at Mr ...
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... cross the stream , and join Hunter and Heint- zelman . It is Saturday night . Going over to the house of Mr. McLean , we see Beauregard and Johnston in consulta- tion . Johnston is the senior officer , but as Beauregard is familiar with ...
... cross the stream , and join Hunter and Heint- zelman . It is Saturday night . Going over to the house of Mr. McLean , we see Beauregard and Johnston in consulta- tion . Johnston is the senior officer , but as Beauregard is familiar with ...
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... cross by the bridge , because it was covered by a Confederate battery ; besides , the report was current that it was mined , and would be blown up the moment the Union troops attempted to cross . At ten o'clock General Beauregard is at ...
... cross by the bridge , because it was covered by a Confederate battery ; besides , the report was current that it was mined , and would be blown up the moment the Union troops attempted to cross . At ten o'clock General Beauregard is at ...
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... crosses the stream , ascends the hill tow- ards the Henry house , and opens fire at close range . The Confederate sharp - shooters behind the picket - fence and under the peach - trees begin to pick off his horses , but he rains ...
... crosses the stream , ascends the hill tow- ards the Henry house , and opens fire at close range . The Confederate sharp - shooters behind the picket - fence and under the peach - trees begin to pick off his horses , but he rains ...
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