Southern History of the War: The first year of the warC.B. Richardson, 1863 - Confederate States of America |
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Page 77
... side , the Confederates had erected a powerful battery , which had proved its efficiency and strength by resisting an attack made upon it on the 19th of May , and continued for two days , by the Federal steamer Monticello , aided by the ...
... side , the Confederates had erected a powerful battery , which had proved its efficiency and strength by resisting an attack made upon it on the 19th of May , and continued for two days , by the Federal steamer Monticello , aided by the ...
Page 80
... side of the State ; that the others declared , if they were compelled to fight , it would be in defence of the Union . Colonel Porterfield succeeded in a week in getting together three newly - organized companies . This force was ...
... side of the State ; that the others declared , if they were compelled to fight , it would be in defence of the Union . Colonel Porterfield succeeded in a week in getting together three newly - organized companies . This force was ...
Page 81
... sides of the Potomac , and take the field against an inva- ding army . After a complete reconnoissance of the place and environs , General Johnston decided that it was untenable , but determined to hold it until the great objects of the ...
... sides of the Potomac , and take the field against an inva- ding army . After a complete reconnoissance of the place and environs , General Johnston decided that it was untenable , but determined to hold it until the great objects of the ...
Page 87
... them was killed by his side . At the second ford , where Gen. Garnett was killed , the enemy abandoned the pursuit , and the command under Col. Ramsey reached Monterey and formed a junction with Gen. Jackson THE FIRST YEAR OF THE WAR . 87.
... them was killed by his side . At the second ford , where Gen. Garnett was killed , the enemy abandoned the pursuit , and the command under Col. Ramsey reached Monterey and formed a junction with Gen. Jackson THE FIRST YEAR OF THE WAR . 87.
Page 98
... en- gaged in the singular artillery conflict on our side were three six - pounder rifle pieces and four ordinary six - pounders , all of Walton's battery - the Washington Artillery of New Orleans . 98 THE FIRST YEAR OF THE WAR .
... en- gaged in the singular artillery conflict on our side were three six - pounder rifle pieces and four ordinary six - pounders , all of Walton's battery - the Washington Artillery of New Orleans . 98 THE FIRST YEAR OF THE WAR .
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