The Rebellion Record: A Diary of American Events, with Documents Narratives, Illustrative Incidents, Poetry, Etc, Volume 6Frank Moore G. P. Putnam, 1863 - United States |
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Page 40
... shell which had fallen into our ammunition - box and threw it into a ditch , where it exploded , se- riously wounding him . Had it not been for his bravery and presence of mind , the most serious consequences might have ensued . Lieut ...
... shell which had fallen into our ammunition - box and threw it into a ditch , where it exploded , se- riously wounding him . Had it not been for his bravery and presence of mind , the most serious consequences might have ensued . Lieut ...
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... shell , which was vigorously replied to by the batteries below , posted on both sides of the bayou - the battery on ... shells bursting all Weitzel . The physical support has been shown around , and some solid shot striking here and to ...
... shell , which was vigorously replied to by the batteries below , posted on both sides of the bayou - the battery on ... shells bursting all Weitzel . The physical support has been shown around , and some solid shot striking here and to ...
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... shell tossed in the direction of the rebels . Another , and still another followed . But they all fell short , one setting fire to a meadow , which was soon burned over . By this time the cavalry on both sides had dismounted , and the ...
... shell tossed in the direction of the rebels . Another , and still another followed . But they all fell short , one setting fire to a meadow , which was soon burned over . By this time the cavalry on both sides had dismounted , and the ...
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... Shell and case - shot from these eighteen pieces were hurled upon the enemy's right with terrible effect . soon following . Reaching Elkhorn on the even- commanding ,. Some rebel sharp - shooters firing from the win- dows of a house ...
... Shell and case - shot from these eighteen pieces were hurled upon the enemy's right with terrible effect . soon following . Reaching Elkhorn on the even- commanding ,. Some rebel sharp - shooters firing from the win- dows of a house ...
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... shell from it went into the ranks of my skirmishers . A second shell lodged in the same place . It seemed to be the enemy's guns , and our case looked tough . Tak- ing Captain Clarke , I went out to examine it my self , and found about ...
... shell from it went into the ranks of my skirmishers . A second shell lodged in the same place . It seemed to be the enemy's guns , and our case looked tough . Tak- ing Captain Clarke , I went out to examine it my self , and found about ...
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