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... returned to Centerville , and from 1866 to 1874 he served as sheriff of Appanoose Coun- ty . In 1878 he joined the National Guard and was clected First Sergeant of Company E , Fifth Regi- ment . He then served successively as Second ...
... returned to Centerville , and from 1866 to 1874 he served as sheriff of Appanoose Coun- ty . In 1878 he joined the National Guard and was clected First Sergeant of Company E , Fifth Regi- ment . He then served successively as Second ...
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... returned to the city . ― The men of the Sixth Iowa had left their homes with the understanding - however obtained that it was not necessary to be provided with a change of clothing , that the State of Iowa or the United States ...
... returned to the city . ― The men of the Sixth Iowa had left their homes with the understanding - however obtained that it was not necessary to be provided with a change of clothing , that the State of Iowa or the United States ...
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... returned from Southwest Missouri , where it had par- ticipated in the battle of Wilson's Creek , and its motley crowd of ragged men were looked upon as veritable heroes by the young volunteers . A regular camp routine of duty was ...
... returned from Southwest Missouri , where it had par- ticipated in the battle of Wilson's Creek , and its motley crowd of ragged men were looked upon as veritable heroes by the young volunteers . A regular camp routine of duty was ...
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... returned to their homes in Iowa . It was while in camp at Syracuse that the contention and wrangling going on in the regiment concerning pro- motions and the administration of its affairs began to be generally known throughout the ...
... returned to their homes in Iowa . It was while in camp at Syracuse that the contention and wrangling going on in the regiment concerning pro- motions and the administration of its affairs began to be generally known throughout the ...
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... returning on Missouri from the southwest , that it is not probable any such attempt to return will be made before or ... returned the same day . On November 9th , the regiment broke camp and started north with the rest of the army on the ...
... returning on Missouri from the southwest , that it is not probable any such attempt to return will be made before or ... returned the same day . On November 9th , the regiment broke camp and started north with the rest of the army on the ...
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Page 454 - I propose to receive the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia on the following terms, to wit: Rolls of all the officers and men to be made in duplicate, one copy to be given to an officer to be designated by me, the other to be retained by such officer or officers as you may designate.
Page 454 - The officers to give their individual paroles not to take up arms against the government of the United States until properly exchanged ; and each company or regimental commander sign a like parole for the men of their commands.
Page 455 - This being done, all the officers and men will be permitted to return to their homes, not to be disturbed by the United States authorities, so long as they observe their obligation and the laws in force where they may reride.
Page 487 - Jonesboro, added new lustre to a radiant record, the latter unbarring to you the proud gate city of the South. "The daring of a desperate foe in thrusting his legions northward, exposed the country in your front, and though rivers, swamps and enemies opposed, you boldly surmounted every obstacle, beat down all opposition and marched onward to the sea. Without any act to dim the brightness of your historic page, the world rang plaudits when your labors and struggles culminated at Savannah, and the...
Page 239 - They engaged in a close struggle all day persistently, stubbornly, and well. When the two reserve brigades of General John E. Smith fell back as described the enemy made a show of pursuit, but were in their turn caught in flank by the well-directed fire of our brigade on the wooded crest, and hastily sought cover behind the hill.
Page 488 - ... the laws and the authority of the Constitution. Four years have you struggled in the bloodiest and most destructive war that ever drenched the earth with human gore ; step by step you have borne our standard, until to-day, over every fortress and arsenal that rebellion wrenched from us, and over city, town, and hamlet, from the Lakes to the Gulf, and from ocean to ocean, proudly floats the " Starry emblem " of our national unity and strength.
Page 454 - Greensboro and delivered to an ordnance officer of the United States Army. "3. Rolls of all the officers and men to be made in duplicate ; one copy to be retained by the commander of the troops, and the other to be given to an officer to be designated by General Sherman.
Page 247 - I desire to express to you and your command my most hearty thanks and gratitude for your promptness in coming to our relief during the siege of Knoxville, and I am satisfied your approach served to raise the siege. The emergency having passed, I do not deem, for the present, any other portion of your command but the corps of General Granger necessary for operations in this section; and, inasmuch as General Grant has weakened the forces immediately with him in order to...
Page 487 - July, 1864, rendered memorable through all time for the terrible struggle you so heroically maintained under discouraging disasters, and that saddest of all reflections, the loss of that exemplary soldier and popular leader, the lamented McPherson, your matchless courage turned defeat into a glorious victory. Ezra Chapel and Jonesboro' added new luster to a radiant record, the latter unbarring to you the proud Gate City of the South.
Page 90 - ... in attempting to mount the last ridge we were met by a fire from a whole line of batteries protected by infantry and assisted by shells from the gunboats.