Prologue to Sumter: The Beginnings of the Civil War from the John Brown Raid to the Surrender of Fort Sumter, Woven Into a Continuous Narrative |
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... expressed to Mr. Adams regret at the disposition thus made of his measures . The reply , conveyed with unmistakable cheerfulness of tone , was , on the contrary , expressive of profound satisfaction that they were thus well out of the ...
... expressed to Mr. Adams regret at the disposition thus made of his measures . The reply , conveyed with unmistakable cheerfulness of tone , was , on the contrary , expressive of profound satisfaction that they were thus well out of the ...
Page 209
... expressed his gratification that I had taken a decided stand against Southern invasions of the authority of the Government . I immediately returned to the Department and sent the despatch . General Scott , Mr. Stan- his pockets of ...
... expressed his gratification that I had taken a decided stand against Southern invasions of the authority of the Government . I immediately returned to the Department and sent the despatch . General Scott , Mr. Stan- his pockets of ...
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... expressed regret at the unhappy turn of affairs . They were nevertheless Northern men who meant to retain their commissions and fight it out on that side , and I listened to their comments but maintained a prudent reserve . In due ...
... expressed regret at the unhappy turn of affairs . They were nevertheless Northern men who meant to retain their commissions and fight it out on that side , and I listened to their comments but maintained a prudent reserve . In due ...
Contents
Contents | 17 |
Echoes from Harpers Ferry | 29 |
The Trial of John Brown | 39 |
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