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Page 208
... ideas into it , for weeks , not directly , but by discussion among themselves , in his presence . In the end , he would an- nounce the idea as his own , without seeming conscious of the discussion ; and would give the orders to carry it ...
... ideas into it , for weeks , not directly , but by discussion among themselves , in his presence . In the end , he would an- nounce the idea as his own , without seeming conscious of the discussion ; and would give the orders to carry it ...
Page 293
... idea of running past the batteries . Several gunboats had already gone by without much damage . General James H. Wilson says he suggested to Rawlins the plan of sending the gunboats and enough steamers to use as ferry boats past the ...
... idea of running past the batteries . Several gunboats had already gone by without much damage . General James H. Wilson says he suggested to Rawlins the plan of sending the gunboats and enough steamers to use as ferry boats past the ...
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... idea of acquiring the whole of San Domingo in his mind at that time , but he said nothing about it at the cabinet meeting . Babcock went , saw , and came back . Soon after his return the cabinet gathered one day and found the table ...
... idea of acquiring the whole of San Domingo in his mind at that time , but he said nothing about it at the cabinet meeting . Babcock went , saw , and came back . Soon after his return the cabinet gathered one day and found the table ...
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CHAPTER | 11 |
OBSESSIONS AND FANTASIES | 25 |
THE UNWILLING SOLDIER | 38 |
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