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... March , 1862 354. The Peninsular Campaign , March to August , 1862 364. Chickamauga and Chatta- nooga , 1863 . 365. The Atlanta Campaign , May to July , 1864 . 525 366. Plan of Campaign 528 367. Sherman and Thomas 368. Grant and Lee ...
... March , 1862 354. The Peninsular Campaign , March to August , 1862 364. Chickamauga and Chatta- nooga , 1863 . 365. The Atlanta Campaign , May to July , 1864 . 525 366. Plan of Campaign 528 367. Sherman and Thomas 368. Grant and Lee ...
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... march northward to Nebraska . there 27. De Soto's Expedition , 1539-43 . - Hernando de Soto had borne a conspicuous part in the ruthless conquest of 1540 ] The French in the St. Lawrence lands on 42 [ $ 27 Discovery and Exploration.
... march northward to Nebraska . there 27. De Soto's Expedition , 1539-43 . - Hernando de Soto had borne a conspicuous part in the ruthless conquest of 1540 ] The French in the St. Lawrence lands on 42 [ $ 27 Discovery and Exploration.
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... March , 1602 , he reached Gosnold's the New England coast , built a trading house on one of the Elizabeth Islands , filled his vessel's hold with a valuable cargo , and returned safely to England before the end of the following July ...
... March , 1602 , he reached Gosnold's the New England coast , built a trading house on one of the Elizabeth Islands , filled his vessel's hold with a valuable cargo , and returned safely to England before the end of the following July ...
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... March , 1689 , and his successful ousting England , of James II was probably known to the leading opponents of Andros not long after . At all events , on the morning of April 18 , the town was full of armed men ; Andros was II , 72 ...
... March , 1689 , and his successful ousting England , of James II was probably known to the leading opponents of Andros not long after . At all events , on the morning of April 18 , the town was full of armed men ; Andros was II , 72 ...
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... March , 1764 , Stamp Act Grenville stated in the House of Commons that it might proposed , be thought necessary for the colonists to contribute toward the support of the troops stationed amongst them for their protection . He moved a ...
... March , 1764 , Stamp Act Grenville stated in the House of Commons that it might proposed , be thought necessary for the colonists to contribute toward the support of the troops stationed amongst them for their protection . He moved a ...
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Page 377 - In the wars of the European powers, in matters relating to themselves, we have never taken any part, nor does it comport with our policy so to do.
Page 537 - My paramount object in this struggle is to save the Union, and is not either to save or to destroy slavery. If I could save the Union without freeing any slave, I would do it; and if I could save it by freeing all the slaves, I would do it; and if I could save it by freeing some and leaving others alone, I would also do that.
Page 466 - ... it being the true intent and meaning of this act not to legislate slavery into any territory or state, nor to exclude it therefrom, but to leave the people thereof perfectly free to form and regulate their domestic institutions in their own way, subject only to the constitution of the United States...
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