Abraham Lincoln and His Presidency, Volume 2Robert Clarke Company, 1904 |
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... on East Tennessee would not be a diversion in your favor rather than a disadvantage , assuming that a movement toward Nashville is the main object . But my distress is that our friends in East Tennessee are being ARMIES OF THE WEST . 3.
... on East Tennessee would not be a diversion in your favor rather than a disadvantage , assuming that a movement toward Nashville is the main object . But my distress is that our friends in East Tennessee are being ARMIES OF THE WEST . 3.
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... object stated was . by simultaneously threatening both Columbus and the Confederate works at Dover on the Cumberland and near Murray on the Tennessee , to prevent reinforce- ments being sent from that quarter to Bowling Green . A battle ...
... object stated was . by simultaneously threatening both Columbus and the Confederate works at Dover on the Cumberland and near Murray on the Tennessee , to prevent reinforce- ments being sent from that quarter to Bowling Green . A battle ...
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... object of preventing the enemy from reinforcing Bowling Green was effected , and the troops had the benefit of experience in movement . Other and more vital consequences followed . The Confederates had much satisfaction in securing for ...
... object of preventing the enemy from reinforcing Bowling Green was effected , and the troops had the benefit of experience in movement . Other and more vital consequences followed . The Confederates had much satisfaction in securing for ...
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... object of seizing and occupying a point upon the railroad southwest of what is known as Manassas Junction , all details to be in the discretion of the Commander - in - chief , and the expedition to move before or on the twenty - second ...
... object of seizing and occupying a point upon the railroad southwest of what is known as Manassas Junction , all details to be in the discretion of the Commander - in - chief , and the expedition to move before or on the twenty - second ...
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... military forces of the nation to the accomplishment of the objects by you proposed . I do not ask that place for myself . I am willing to serve you in such position as you may assign me , and I will do so as MCCLELLAN ON THE JAMES . 75.
... military forces of the nation to the accomplishment of the objects by you proposed . I do not ask that place for myself . I am willing to serve you in such position as you may assign me , and I will do so as MCCLELLAN ON THE JAMES . 75.
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