The Rebellion Record: A Diary of American Events, with Documents, Narratives, Illustrative Incidents, Poetry, Etc, Volume 8Frank Moore G.P. Putnam, 1865 - United States |
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... Answer . Brigadier - General of volunteers ; have been in command of the district of Cairo since March nineteenth , 1864 . Question . What was the extent of your dis- trict when you assumed command , and what your available force ? Answer ...
... Answer . Brigadier - General of volunteers ; have been in command of the district of Cairo since March nineteenth , 1864 . Question . What was the extent of your dis- trict when you assumed command , and what your available force ? Answer ...
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... Answer . Wholly inadequate , considering the interests at stake , and the hostile forces within attacking distance . Question . When did you first hear that For- rest was advancing ? Answer . On March twenty - third , four days after I ...
... Answer . Wholly inadequate , considering the interests at stake , and the hostile forces within attacking distance . Question . When did you first hear that For- rest was advancing ? Answer . On March twenty - third , four days after I ...
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... Answer . They went south , and on the twen- ty - sixth I was notified by Colonel Hicks and by Colonel Lawrence that they were approaching Columbus . Question . What was done ? Answer . I went to Columbus again , with such men as could ...
... Answer . They went south , and on the twen- ty - sixth I was notified by Colonel Hicks and by Colonel Lawrence that they were approaching Columbus . Question . What was done ? Answer . I went to Columbus again , with such men as could ...
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... Answer . I furnish the correspondence grow- by that point ? If so , state what he said . What ing out of demands to surrender at Union City , force did General Shepley have with him ? Paducah , and Columbus , showing premeditation Did ...
... Answer . I furnish the correspondence grow- by that point ? If so , state what he said . What ing out of demands to surrender at Union City , force did General Shepley have with him ? Paducah , and Columbus , showing premeditation Did ...
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... Answer . They were brought immediately to this hospital . Question . Who commanded that boat ? Answer . I forget the naval officer's name . Question . How long after the capture of the place did he come along ? Answer . That was the ...
... Answer . They were brought immediately to this hospital . Question . Who commanded that boat ? Answer . I forget the naval officer's name . Question . How long after the capture of the place did he come along ? Answer . That was the ...
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