The Works of William H. Seward, Volume 5AMS Press, 1972 - New York (State) |
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Page 110
... loss was severe , for the strife was ob- stinate and deadly . General Meade crossed the Potomac . Lee retired again to Gordonsville , where he is now understood to be in front of our forces . While the stirring events which have been ...
... loss was severe , for the strife was ob- stinate and deadly . General Meade crossed the Potomac . Lee retired again to Gordonsville , where he is now understood to be in front of our forces . While the stirring events which have been ...
Page 128
... losses have been heavy , as well as those of the enemy . I think the loss of the enemy must be greater . We have taken over five thousand prisoners , while he has taken from us but few , except stragglers . " The battle was continued on ...
... losses have been heavy , as well as those of the enemy . I think the loss of the enemy must be greater . We have taken over five thousand prisoners , while he has taken from us but few , except stragglers . " The battle was continued on ...
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... loss of the ambition , which is a needful inspiration to a great people ; the loss of the respect of mankind , and the vene- ration and respect of posterity ; the loss of the enterprise and vigor which makes us a prosperous nation ; and ...
... loss of the ambition , which is a needful inspiration to a great people ; the loss of the respect of mankind , and the vene- ration and respect of posterity ; the loss of the enterprise and vigor which makes us a prosperous nation ; and ...
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