The Great Rebellion: A History of the Civil War in the United States, Volume 1National Tribune, 1898 - UNITED STATES--HISTORY--CIVIL WAR, 1861-1865 |
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Page 55
... flag that had been low- ered with the coming on of night , flung to the breeze , and then sat down in the darkness to wait the coming shock . It was a mild spring night , and not a sound disturbed the quietness that reigned over the ...
... flag that had been low- ered with the coming on of night , flung to the breeze , and then sat down in the darkness to wait the coming shock . It was a mild spring night , and not a sound disturbed the quietness that reigned over the ...
Page 58
... that was raging in every part of the inclosure . This went on hour after hour , the men compelled to work with wet cloths over their mouths . At length the WIGFALL'S WHITE FLAG , 59 fire approached the men's quarters.
... that was raging in every part of the inclosure . This went on hour after hour , the men compelled to work with wet cloths over their mouths . At length the WIGFALL'S WHITE FLAG , 59 fire approached the men's quarters.
Page 59
... flag - staff was shot away . The flag was brought in , after having been shot down , by Lieutenant Hall ; but was afterwards ( by order of Major Anderson ) planted on the rampart by Lieu- tenants Snyder and Hart , who nailed it to the flag ...
... flag - staff was shot away . The flag was brought in , after having been shot down , by Lieutenant Hall ; but was afterwards ( by order of Major Anderson ) planted on the rampart by Lieu- tenants Snyder and Hart , who nailed it to the flag ...
Page 60
... flag nobly , Sir - you have done all that is possible for men to do , and General Beauregard wishes to stop the fight . On what terms will this fort ? " 66 you evacuate " General Beauregard is already acquainted with my only terms ...
... flag nobly , Sir - you have done all that is possible for men to do , and General Beauregard wishes to stop the fight . On what terms will this fort ? " 66 you evacuate " General Beauregard is already acquainted with my only terms ...
Page 61
... flag . , They asked him if he would not dispense with the salute . He replied " No , " he would however leave the question open for conference . They returned with the reply , and shortly after an officer came over saying that the terms ...
... flag . , They asked him if he would not dispense with the salute . He replied " No , " he would however leave the question open for conference . They returned with the reply , and shortly after an officer came over saying that the terms ...
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