History of the Pennsylvania Reserve Corps: A Complete Record of the Organization ; and of the Different Companies, Regiments and Brigades ; Containing Descriptions of Expeditions, Marches, Skirmishes, and Battles ; Together with Biographical Sketches of Officers and Personal Records of Each Man During His Term of Service ; Compiled from Official Reports and Other Documents |
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... arrived in this city on their way to Washington , hungry , thirsty , and wearied by the fatigues of long travel , and yet no provision had been made or was likely to be made to relieve their wants or to afford them rest . The citizens ...
... arrived in this city on their way to Washington , hungry , thirsty , and wearied by the fatigues of long travel , and yet no provision had been made or was likely to be made to relieve their wants or to afford them rest . The citizens ...
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... arrived in Cumberland at twelve o'clock . They sur- rounded the town and laid on their arms till daylight , await- ing the approach of the enemy , who , however , learning of the arrival of so large a force , did not attempt to execute ...
... arrived in Cumberland at twelve o'clock . They sur- rounded the town and laid on their arms till daylight , await- ing the approach of the enemy , who , however , learning of the arrival of so large a force , did not attempt to execute ...
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... arrived at Piedmont , he found the people in a state of intense excitement , momentarily expect- ing the arrival of the Confederate troops . No time was lost in placing the small force in position for defence . The Morgan Rifles were ...
... arrived at Piedmont , he found the people in a state of intense excitement , momentarily expect- ing the arrival of the Confederate troops . No time was lost in placing the small force in position for defence . The Morgan Rifles were ...
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... arrived at New Creek . As the troops were preparing to go into camp , a messenger arrived from Lieutenant - Colonel Kane asking for immediate relief . Orders were given to march , and , in a few minutes the whole command moved towards ...
... arrived at New Creek . As the troops were preparing to go into camp , a messenger arrived from Lieutenant - Colonel Kane asking for immediate relief . Orders were given to march , and , in a few minutes the whole command moved towards ...
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... arrived with his companies on the 29th of May . Upon the organization of the Third regiment , he was elected colonci , and immediately entered upon the work of drilling his command . The Fourth regiment was organized on the same day ...
... arrived with his companies on the 29th of May . Upon the organization of the Third regiment , he was elected colonci , and immediately entered upon the work of drilling his command . The Fourth regiment was organized on the same day ...
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