The "Ulster Guard" (20th N. Y. State Militia) and the War of the Rebellion: Embracing a History of the Early Organization of the Regiments Its Three Months Service...complete Roster, Etc ...its Reorganization and Subsequent Services... Together with a Brief Treatise Upon the Origin and Growth of Secession,; the Militis System, and the Dependence of the Federal Government Upon it in the Beginning of the War; with a Critical History of the First Batle of Bull Run; Campaign of Gen. Pope; McClellan's Maryland Campaign; Battle of Frederickburg: Hooker's Chancellorsville Campaign: Gettysburg Campaign; and a Glance at the Campaign from the Rapidan to Appomattaz Court House |
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... once or twice a year ? Why should our intensely practical people mimic the " pride , pomp and circumstance of glorious war , " who never more should see " battle's magnifi- cently stern array ? ' ' 1847. ] TWENTIETH REGIMENTAL DISTRICT ...
... once or twice a year ? Why should our intensely practical people mimic the " pride , pomp and circumstance of glorious war , " who never more should see " battle's magnifi- cently stern array ? ' ' 1847. ] TWENTIETH REGIMENTAL DISTRICT ...
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... once as familiar as " household words ; " premising that the intimation contained in the previous article , that the regiment was formed in 1857 , related to its con- solidation with the Twenty - eighth Regiment , which up to that time ...
... once as familiar as " household words ; " premising that the intimation contained in the previous article , that the regiment was formed in 1857 , related to its con- solidation with the Twenty - eighth Regiment , which up to that time ...
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... recalls the fact that they are the successors of the organization of which he was once a conspicuous member . " Shortly after the completion of the regimental organ- ization , Colonel Fiero , having arrived at the age 3.
... recalls the fact that they are the successors of the organization of which he was once a conspicuous member . " Shortly after the completion of the regimental organ- ization , Colonel Fiero , having arrived at the age 3.
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... once , with the fa- miliarity of kindred and descent , at what the poet has called the fireside of our hearts ; and listening there , with filial interest , to the tales and misty traditions of former times , he garnered up his ...
... once , with the fa- miliarity of kindred and descent , at what the poet has called the fireside of our hearts ; and listening there , with filial interest , to the tales and misty traditions of former times , he garnered up his ...
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... once dispelling our dreams and arousing us from our slumbers . We , in the dark and drear days of that sad year , realized in bitter severity which we can now lay to heart , that we , as a people , had failed in our duty to our country ...
... once dispelling our dreams and arousing us from our slumbers . We , in the dark and drear days of that sad year , realized in bitter severity which we can now lay to heart , that we , as a people , had failed in our duty to our country ...
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Page 22 - The power confided to me will be used to hold, occupy, and possess the property and places belonging to the Government and to collect the duties and imposts; but beyond what may be necessary for these objects, there will be no invasion, no using of force against or among the people anywhere.
Page 163 - Far away in the cot on the mountain. His musket falls slack; his face, dark and grim, Grows gentle with memories tender, As he mutters a prayer for the children asleep, For their mother — may Heaven defend her!
Page 498 - April 7, 1865. GENERAL RE LEE, Commander CSA GENERAL : The result of the last week must convince you of the hopelessness of further resistance on the part of the army of Northern Virginia in this struggle. I feel that it is so, and regard it as my duty to shift from myself the responsibility of any further effusion of blood, by asking of you the surrender of that portion of the Confederate States army known as the army of Northern Virginia.
Page 499 - I received at a late hour your note of today. In mine of yesterday, I did not intend to propose the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia, but to ask the terms of your proposition.
Page 5 - African slavery as it exists among us, the proper status of the negro in our form of civilization. This was the immediate cause of the late rupture and present revolution. Jefferson, in his forecast, had anticipated this as the 'rock upon which the old union would split.
Page 6 - ... African was in violation of the laws of nature ; that it was wrong in principle, socially, morally, and politically. It was an evil they knew not well how to deal with ; but the general opinion of the men of that day was, that, somehow or other, in the order of Providence, the institution would be evanescent and pass away. This idea, though not incorporated in the Constitution, was the prevailing idea at the time.
Page 6 - In the conflict, thus far, success has been on our side, complete throughout the length and breadth of the Confederate States. It is upon this, as I have stated, our social fabric is firmly planted ; and I cannot permit myself to doubt the ultimate success of a full recognition of this principle throughout the civilized and enlightened world.
Page 22 - In your hands, my dissatisfied fellow countrymen, and not in mine, is the momentous issue of civil war.
Page 292 - General Stuart will detach a squadron of cavalry to accompany the commands of Generals Longstreet, Jackson and McLaws, and, with the main body of the cavalry, will cover the route of the army, and bring up all stragglers that may have been left behind. " The commands of Generals Jackson, McLaws and Walker, after accomplishing the objects for which they have been detached, will join the main body of the army at Boonsboro
Page 163 - ... vows Were pledged to be ever unbroken. ^Then drawing his sleeve roughly over his eyes, He dashes off tears that are welling, And gathers his gun closer up to its place As if to keep down the heart-swelling. He...