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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... Position of the Forces in Front of Washington - Ap- ( pointment of Generals - Occupation of Alexandria - Murder of Colonel Ellsworth - Effect on the North - Fight at Big Bethel - Feeling of the People respecting it - Captain Lyon at St ...
... Position of the Forces in Front of Washington - Ap- ( pointment of Generals - Occupation of Alexandria - Murder of Colonel Ellsworth - Effect on the North - Fight at Big Bethel - Feeling of the People respecting it - Captain Lyon at St ...
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... Position of the Armies on the Poto mac - Fortifications around Washington - Occupation of Munson's Hill - Observance of the National Fast ... CHAPTER XI . OCTOBER , 1861 . Position of the Two Great Armies - Expectations and Feelings of ...
... Position of the Armies on the Poto mac - Fortifications around Washington - Occupation of Munson's Hill - Observance of the National Fast ... CHAPTER XI . OCTOBER , 1861 . Position of the Two Great Armies - Expectations and Feelings of ...
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... position is taken , let it be assumed with the full understanding and con- sent , that it shall end in peaceful separation or open war . Let the people never again be deluded by ignorant , selfish leaders , into the belief that it can ...
... position is taken , let it be assumed with the full understanding and con- sent , that it shall end in peaceful separation or open war . Let the people never again be deluded by ignorant , selfish leaders , into the belief that it can ...
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... position , was quietly acquiesced in , and the freedom of Kansas being secured , the public feeling of the north became more calm . At the next election , in 1860 , though the republicans took the bold , unprecedented step of seleet ...
... position , was quietly acquiesced in , and the freedom of Kansas being secured , the public feeling of the north became more calm . At the next election , in 1860 , though the republicans took the bold , unprecedented step of seleet ...
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... position of Secretary of War were based prin- cipally on political considerations . Mr. Holt had manfully stood between the country and ruin , and was well qualified for the duties of that position . The President , in his trying ...
... position of Secretary of War were based prin- cipally on political considerations . Mr. Holt had manfully stood between the country and ruin , and was well qualified for the duties of that position . The President , in his trying ...
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