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was in type before the publication of Mr Rhodes's third volume, covering the critical years 1860-62. For Chapter X the official records and the comprehensive works have been used especially Colonel Dodge's stimulating Bird's-Eye View of the Civil War. John C. Ropes's careful study of the early campaigns (The Story of the Civil War, Vol. 1) was published too late to be of assistance in the preparation of this account. Mr Ropes, however, has kindly read the proofs of this chapter-a service Dr Justin Winsor graciously performed for the earlier chapters. For their many valuable suggestions the author's thanks are due, as they are also to Professor Prothero, who has laid him under deep obligation. Above all he desires to express his sense of the kindness of his friend and colleague Professor Albert Bushnell Hart, who has read the proofs of the entire work. Perhaps it is needless to add that none of these authors and kind friends is to be held in any way responsible for any errors, whether of fact or of opinion, which may be found within these covers.

The maps were compiled by the author to illustrate this volume, and it is hoped that they will be found useful. It is practically impossible to be absolutely accurate in a work of this size, covering such an extended period and dealing with so many disputed events. It is sometimes impossible for an American to appreciate the motives of his "kin beyond sea"; and it is not always easy for him to do justice to his own countrymen. The utmost that an historical student can do is to study and write without malice in his heart-and this the present writer can fairly claim to have done. He will cordially welcome the discovery and communication of any error.

CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS,

October, 1895.

EDWARD CHANNING

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