The American Conflict: A History of the Great Rebellion in the United States of America, 1860-'65; Its Causes, Incidents, and Results: Intended to Exhibit Expecially Its Moral and Political Phases, with the Drift and Progress of American Opinion Respecting Human Slavery, from 1776 to the Close of the War for the Union, Volume 2O. D. Case, 1867 - Slavery |
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Page 18
... hold as prisoners of war all Federal soldiers and officers remain- ing in Texas . Maj . Sibley , in com- mand at that port , had chartered two small schooners and embarked there- on a part of his force , when he was compelled to ...
... hold as prisoners of war all Federal soldiers and officers remain- ing in Texas . Maj . Sibley , in com- mand at that port , had chartered two small schooners and embarked there- on a part of his force , when he was compelled to ...
Page 19
... they renewed their intrigues and importunities , finding a large portion of the officers equally traitorous with themselves . But Maj . Lynde appeared to hold out Fi- CANBY PREPARES TO HOLD NEW MEXICO . 21 mentous struggle.
... they renewed their intrigues and importunities , finding a large portion of the officers equally traitorous with themselves . But Maj . Lynde appeared to hold out Fi- CANBY PREPARES TO HOLD NEW MEXICO . 21 mentous struggle.
Page 21
... HOLD NEW MEXICO . 21 mentous struggle on the Potomac and the Missouri , denied him even an an- swer to his frequent and importunate requisitions and representations . An urgent appeal , however , to the Gov- ernor of the adjacent ...
... HOLD NEW MEXICO . 21 mentous struggle on the Potomac and the Missouri , denied him even an an- swer to his frequent and importunate requisitions and representations . An urgent appeal , however , to the Gov- ernor of the adjacent ...
Page 24
... hold upon the country bounded by the range of his guns . Never had heroic valor been persistently evinced to less pur- pose . Before he had rested a month , he found himself compelled to evacu- ate his hard - won conquest , and retreat ...
... hold upon the country bounded by the range of his guns . Never had heroic valor been persistently evinced to less pur- pose . Before he had rested a month , he found himself compelled to evacu- ate his hard - won conquest , and retreat ...
Page 31
... hold him in check while execu- ting it . An attempt was made by the enemy to follow the retreating column . It was effectually checked , however ; and , about 2 P.M. , the Con- federates encamped about six miles from the field of battle ...
... hold him in check while execu- ting it . An attempt was made by the enemy to follow the retreating column . It was effectually checked , however ; and , about 2 P.M. , the Con- federates encamped about six miles from the field of battle ...
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