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Page 77
... fire of their cannon , especially the lower battery , which was entirely formed of 18- pounders , was incessant . Both ships were set on fire in various places , and the scene was dreadful beyond the reach of language . To account for ...
... fire of their cannon , especially the lower battery , which was entirely formed of 18- pounders , was incessant . Both ships were set on fire in various places , and the scene was dreadful beyond the reach of language . To account for ...
Page 78
... fire increased much on board both ships . Some officers persuaded me to strike , of whose courage and good sense I entertain a high opinion . My treacherous master - at - arms let loose all my prisoners without my knowledge , and my ...
... fire increased much on board both ships . Some officers persuaded me to strike , of whose courage and good sense I entertain a high opinion . My treacherous master - at - arms let loose all my prisoners without my knowledge , and my ...
Page 313
... fire of his batteries on Fort Sumter in one hour from this time . We have the honor to be , very respectfully , your obedient serv- ants , JAMES CHESNut , Jr. , STEPHEN D. LEE Aides - de - Camp . Steamship Baltic , off Sandy Hook ...
... fire of his batteries on Fort Sumter in one hour from this time . We have the honor to be , very respectfully , your obedient serv- ants , JAMES CHESNut , Jr. , STEPHEN D. LEE Aides - de - Camp . Steamship Baltic , off Sandy Hook ...
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refuses to answer a letter and loses thirteen fine | 9 |
Benjamin Franklin makes a freak suggestion | 15 |
John Adams writes his wife news of the Declaration of Inde | 21 |
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