The Tanner-boy and how He Became Lieutenant-generalRoberts brothers, 1864 - 308 Seiten |
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... manner . " Cousin John , " calmly replied Ulysses , " would you like to have your sovereign called hard names ? " Why , no : I can't I should . " ee say " Well , then , let me tell you plainly , that I will not allow you or any one to ...
... manner . " Cousin John , " calmly replied Ulysses , " would you like to have your sovereign called hard names ? " Why , no : I can't I should . " ee say " Well , then , let me tell you plainly , that I will not allow you or any one to ...
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... to answer just now but the loyal people of my country are doing the best they can to close it as soon as pos- sible ; provided it can be done in an honorable manner . " [ 24 ] THE AMERICAN MERCHANT . 25 " It's a bad business.
... to answer just now but the loyal people of my country are doing the best they can to close it as soon as pos- sible ; provided it can be done in an honorable manner . " [ 24 ] THE AMERICAN MERCHANT . 25 " It's a bad business.
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... manner . Some are highly polished on the surface ; some are rendered pliable by being dressed in oil and other preparations , so that they will wash like cloth , and be soft again when dry . ' 99 " Father , where do they bring so much ...
... manner . Some are highly polished on the surface ; some are rendered pliable by being dressed in oil and other preparations , so that they will wash like cloth , and be soft again when dry . ' 99 " Father , where do they bring so much ...
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... manner of constructing defensive and offensive works is taught by practice in engineering , under the most competent instructors . The drill and discipline are in accord- ance with the strictest rules of fortifications and camps , as in ...
... manner of constructing defensive and offensive works is taught by practice in engineering , under the most competent instructors . The drill and discipline are in accord- ance with the strictest rules of fortifications and camps , as in ...
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... manner that enforced his courage in a striking light . The incident took place on this wise : Coming into the academy as the son of a plain Western tanner and farmer , he was , as all new ar- rivals are , at first subject to the ...
... manner that enforced his courage in a striking light . The incident took place on this wise : Coming into the academy as the son of a plain Western tanner and farmer , he was , as all new ar- rivals are , at first subject to the ...
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Seite 269 - No slave or other person held to service or labor in any State or Territory of the Confederate States, under the laws thereof, escaping or lawfully carried into another, shall, in consequence of any law or regulation therein, be discharged from such service or labor: but shall be delivered up on claim of the party to whom such slave belongs, or to whom such service or labor may be due.
Seite 241 - GRANT: Understanding that your lodgment at Chattanooga and Knoxville is now secure, I wish to tender you, and all under your command, my more than thanks — my profoundest gratitude for the skill, courage, and perseverance with which you and they, over so great difficulties, have effected that important object. God bless you all ! A.
Seite 260 - MR. PRESIDENT: I accept the commission, with gratitude for the high honor conferred. With the aid of the noble armies that have fought on so many fields for our common country, it will be my earnest endeavor not to disappoint your expectations. I feel the full weight of the responsibilities now devolving on me, and I know that if they are met, It will be due to those armies, and, above all, to the favor of that Providence which leads both nations and men.
Seite 315 - For eight days and nights, almost without intermission, in rain and sunshine, you have been gallantly fighting a desperate foe, in positions naturally strong, and rendered doubly so by intrenchments...
Seite 104 - I have nothing to do with opinions, and shall deal only with armed rebellion and its aiders and abettors.
Seite 146 - In accepting this testimonial, which I do at a great sacrifice of my personal feelings, I simply desire to pay a tribute to the first public exhibition in Memphis of loyalty to the government which I represent in the Department of the Tennessee. I should dislike to refuse for considerations of personal convenience, to acknowledge, anywhere or in any form, the existence of sentiments which I have so long and so ardently desired to see manifested in this department. The stability of this government...
Seite 259 - With this high honor, devolves upon you, also, a corresponding responsibility. As the country herein trusts you, so, under God, it will sustain you. I scarcely need to add, that, with what I here speak for the nation, goes my own hearty personal concurrence.
Seite 141 - My experience in West Tennessee has convinced me that any trade whatever with the rebellious States is weakening to us of at least thirty-three per cent, of our- force. No matter what the restrictions thrown around trade, if any whatever is allowed, it will be made the means of supplying the enemy with what they want.
Seite 118 - SIR: — Yours of this date, proposing armistice and appointment of Commissioners to settle terms of capitulation, is just received. No terms except an unconditional and immediate surrender can be accepted. I propose to move immediately upon your works.
Seite 112 - It is ordered, therefore, that the severest punishment be inflicted upon every soldier who is guilty of taking, or destroying, private property ; and any commissioned officer, guilty of like conduct, or of countenancing it, shall be deprived of his sword and expelled from the camp, not to be permitted to return.