The History, Civil, Political and Military, of the Southern Rebellion: From Its Incipient Stages to Its Close. Comprehending, Also, All Important State Papers, Ordinances of Secession, Proclamations, Proceedings of Congress, Official Reports of Commanders, Etc., Etc, Volume 2J.D. Torrey, 1861 - United States |
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... reinforcements on board . No attempts were made to land the troops , however , since the rebel commander threatened to open fire on the vessels and on Pickens , if the rein- forcement was attempted . But , the night- ly mission of small ...
... reinforcements on board . No attempts were made to land the troops , however , since the rebel commander threatened to open fire on the vessels and on Pickens , if the rein- forcement was attempted . But , the night- ly mission of small ...
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