National History of the War for the Union, Civil, Military and Naval: Founded on Official and Other Authentic Documents, Volume 2Johnson, Fry, 1861 - United States Volume 1. Chapter i-xxix (618 pages) -- Volume 3. Chapter lxxx-cxv (642 pages). |
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... Bridge- port and twenty - five of the returned vol- unteers . In less than forty seconds the secession flag was trailing in the dust , and in twenty seconds more it was torn in five hundred pieces . Several pistols and one gun were ...
... Bridge- port and twenty - five of the returned vol- unteers . In less than forty seconds the secession flag was trailing in the dust , and in twenty seconds more it was torn in five hundred pieces . Several pistols and one gun were ...
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... Bridge , where a scene oc- curred at one of the new forts which is remembered by the few words , often re- cited afterwards , addressed by General McClellan to the troops : " Soldiers , " said he , " we have had our last retreat . We ...
... Bridge , where a scene oc- curred at one of the new forts which is remembered by the few words , often re- cited afterwards , addressed by General McClellan to the troops : " Soldiers , " said he , " we have had our last retreat . We ...
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... Bridge , by General William F. me that the enemy had a piece of artil- Smith , commanding the brigade at that lery in position in the road just at Lew- post . He had with him the 79th High - insville , commanding our road . I direct ...
... Bridge , by General William F. me that the enemy had a piece of artil- Smith , commanding the brigade at that lery in position in the road just at Lew- post . He had with him the 79th High - insville , commanding our road . I direct ...
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... Bridge , " Fort Runyon ; " hut still stood ; but , with the exception the work next on the right of Fort Alba- of a ... Bridge on the height , the height , " Fort Ethan rot among them . " Allen ; " that near the Chain Bridge on An ...
... Bridge , " Fort Runyon ; " hut still stood ; but , with the exception the work next on the right of Fort Alba- of a ... Bridge on the height , the height , " Fort Ethan rot among them . " Allen ; " that near the Chain Bridge on An ...
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... bridge ; and even if they should succeed , they could only hold military possession , and be ever in arms against the attacks of the State authorities . Peace could never and to wear , but the ' fancy ' prices of real estate and stocks ...
... bridge ; and even if they should succeed , they could only hold military possession , and be ever in arms against the attacks of the State authorities . Peace could never and to wear , but the ' fancy ' prices of real estate and stocks ...
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Page 191 - The prudent, penniless beginner in the world labors for wages awhile, saves a surplus with which to buy tools or land for himself, then labors on his own account another while, and at length hires another new beginner to help him. This is the just and generous and prosperous system which opens the way to all, gives hope to all, and consequent energy and progress and improvement of condition to all.
Page 263 - That the heads of departments, and especially the Secretaries of War and of the Navy, with all their subordinates, and the general-in-chief, with all other commanders and subordinates of land and naval forces, will severally be held to their strict and full responsibilities for prompt execution of this order. Abraham Lincoln.
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Page 526 - I beseech you that you do in nowise omit this. Our common country is in great peril, demanding the loftiest views and boldest action to bring a speedy relief. Once relieved, its form of government is saved to the world ; its beloved history and cherished memories are vindicated, and its happy future fully assured and rendered inconceivably grand. To you, more than to any others, the privilege is given to assure that happiness and swell that grandeur, and to link your own names therewith forever.
Page 524 - States free, and whether at any time, or in any case, it shall have become a necessity indispensable to the maintenance of the Government to exercise such supposed power, are questions which, under my responsibility, I reserve to myself, and which I cannot feel justified in leaving to the decision of commanders in the field.
Page 522 - Resolved, That the United States ought to cooperate with any State which may adopt gradual abolishment of slavery, giving to such State pecuniary aid, to be used by such State, in its discretion, to compensate for the inconveniences, public and private, produced by such change of system.
Page 519 - Columbia" has this day been approved and signed. I have never doubted the constitutional authority of Congress to abolish slavery in this District ; and I have ever desired to see the national capital freed from the institution in some satisfactory way. Hence there has never been in my mind any question upon the subject except the one of expediency, arising in view of all the circumstances. If there be matters within and about this act which might have taken a course or shape more satisfactory to...
Page 263 - That the 22d day of February, 1862,- be the day for a general movement of the land and naval forces of the United States against the insurgent forces.
Page 61 - And if my standard-bearer fall, as fall full well he may, For never saw I promise yet of such a bloody fray, Press where ye see my white plume shine, amidst the ranks of war, And be your oriflamme to-day the helmet of Navarre.