History of the Twenty-fourth Michigan of the Iron Brigade, Known as the Detroit and Wayne County Regiment ... |
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... miles west of Detroit , in the summer of 1860 , a few boxes of guns were auctioned off at one dollar apiece , and the balance sold for a small sum to some mysterious stranger , an agent of the embryo Southern Confederacy . Every war ...
... miles west of Detroit , in the summer of 1860 , a few boxes of guns were auctioned off at one dollar apiece , and the balance sold for a small sum to some mysterious stranger , an agent of the embryo Southern Confederacy . Every war ...
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... miles east , to Fort Donelson on the Cumberland river , where they were arrested by Grant's army . It was a keen , wintry , Sunday morning when , as preparations for a renewal of the battle were going forward , a white flag appeared ...
... miles east , to Fort Donelson on the Cumberland river , where they were arrested by Grant's army . It was a keen , wintry , Sunday morning when , as preparations for a renewal of the battle were going forward , a white flag appeared ...
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... miles of Richmond , the Confederate capital . Amid the malarial swamps of this stream he remained with his army several weeks . It was astride of the stream , which by a sudden rise divided his forces . The Confederates attacked the ...
... miles of Richmond , the Confederate capital . Amid the malarial swamps of this stream he remained with his army several weeks . It was astride of the stream , which by a sudden rise divided his forces . The Confederates attacked the ...
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... miles beyond this city , we climbed to the top of a high hill crowned by Fort Lyon , named in honor of the hero of Wilson's Creek . Its ponderous guns frowned down upon the secesh city below . It was now past sunset , and scarcely had ...
... miles beyond this city , we climbed to the top of a high hill crowned by Fort Lyon , named in honor of the hero of Wilson's Creek . Its ponderous guns frowned down upon the secesh city below . It was now past sunset , and scarcely had ...
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... miles South of Fort Lyon . While pitching our tents all were ordered in great haste into line of battle . It proved a false alarm , and well it was such , for some amusing and clumsy evolutions were made , this being our first maneuver ...
... miles South of Fort Lyon . While pitching our tents all were ordered in great haste into line of battle . It proved a false alarm , and well it was such , for some amusing and clumsy evolutions were made , this being our first maneuver ...
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Page 428 - Now we are engaged in a great civil war testing whether that nation or any nation so conceived and so dedicated can long endure We are met on a great battle-field of that war We have come to dedicate a portion of that field as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live...
Page 305 - My friends, no one not in my position can appreciate the sadness I feel at this parting. To this people I owe all that I am. Here I have lived more than a quarter of a century ; here my children were born, and here one of them lies buried. I know not how soon I shall see you again. A duty devolves upon me which is, perhaps, greater than that which has devolved upon any other man since the days of Washington.
Page 311 - Constitution, overthrown all armed opposition to the enforcement of the laws, and of the proclamations forever abolishing slavery (the cause and pretext of the rebellion), and opened the way to the rightful authorities to restore order, and inaugurate peace on a permanent and enduring basis on every foot of American soil. " Your marches, sieges, and battles, in distance, duration, resolution, and brilliancy of results, dim the luster of the world's past military achievements, and will be the patriot's...
Page 371 - The heroes' sepulchre. Rest on, embalmed and sainted dead! Dear as the blood ye gave; No impious footstep here shall tread The herbage of your grave; Nor shall your glory be forgot While Fame her record keeps, Or Honor points the hallowed spot Where Valor proudly sleeps.
Page 153 - By direction of the President of the United States, I hereby assume command of the Army of the Potomac. As a soldier, in obeying this order — an order totally unexpected and unsolicited — I have no promises or pledges to make. The country looks to this army to relieve it from the devastation and disgrace of a hostile invasion.
Page 78 - An order of the President devolves upon Maj.-Gen. Burnside the command of this army. In parting from you I cannot express the love and gratitude I bear to you. As an army you have grown up under my care. In you I have never found doubt or coldness.
Page 108 - The muffled drum's sad roll has beat The soldier's last tattoo; No more on life's parade shall meet That brave and fallen few. On Fame's eternal camping-ground Their silent tents are spread, And Glory guards, with solemn round, The bivouac of the dead.
Page 153 - ... sacrifices we may be called upon to undergo, let us have in view constantly the magnitude of the interests involved, and let each man determine to do his duty, leaving to an all-controlling Providence the decision of the contest. It is with just diffidence that I relieve, in the command of this army, an eminent and accomplished soldier, whose name must ever appear conspicuous in the history of its achievements ; but I rely upon the hearty support of my companions in arms to assist me in the discharge...
Page 311 - To achieve these glorious triumphs, and secure to yourselves, your fellow-countrymen, and posterity, the blessings of free institutions, tens of thousands of your gallant comrades have fallen, and sealed the priceless legacy with their blood. The graves of these, a grateful nation bedews with tears, honors their memories, and will ever cherish and support their stricken families.