Pictorial History of the Civil War in the United States of America, Volume 2T. Belknap, 1874 - United States |
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Page 56
... shore of the Mississippi , he earnestly recommended the occupation of New Madrid and Island No. 10 by his troops , and the erection of strong fortifications there , for the twofold purpose of making New Madrid his base of opera- tions ...
... shore of the Mississippi , he earnestly recommended the occupation of New Madrid and Island No. 10 by his troops , and the erection of strong fortifications there , for the twofold purpose of making New Madrid his base of opera- tions ...
Page 61
... of this note may be explained as follows : - STEAMBOAT OESTRUCTIONS . - A A , rafts anchored between the shore and the channel . B B , batteries C STEAMBOAT OBSTRUC- TIONS . 62 THE CONFEDERATES ALARMED strength at Randolph and Fort Pillow.
... of this note may be explained as follows : - STEAMBOAT OESTRUCTIONS . - A A , rafts anchored between the shore and the channel . B B , batteries C STEAMBOAT OBSTRUC- TIONS . 62 THE CONFEDERATES ALARMED strength at Randolph and Fort Pillow.
Page 62
... shore . The ink of that dispatch was scarcely dry , when he countermanded the order , for he had heard glad tidings from McCulloch , in front of Lyon . Again , on the 15th , he was so alarmed by rumors from above , that he again ordered ...
... shore . The ink of that dispatch was scarcely dry , when he countermanded the order , for he had heard glad tidings from McCulloch , in front of Lyon . Again , on the 15th , he was so alarmed by rumors from above , that he again ordered ...
Page 63
... shore , and hence his order for Pillowe to evacuate New Mad- rid and hasten with his troops and heavy guns to Randolph and Fort Pillow . Pillow demurred , and charged Polk , by implication , with keeping back re - enforcements , and ...
... shore , and hence his order for Pillowe to evacuate New Mad- rid and hasten with his troops and heavy guns to Randolph and Fort Pillow . Pillow demurred , and charged Polk , by implication , with keeping back re - enforcements , and ...
Page 74
... shore of the Mississippi , for the seizure of Columbus . It was , therefore , " a military necessity , for the defense of the territory of the Confederate States , that a Confederate force should occupy Columbus in advance . " When ...
... shore of the Mississippi , for the seizure of Columbus . It was , therefore , " a military necessity , for the defense of the territory of the Confederate States , that a Confederate force should occupy Columbus in advance . " When ...
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