The American Conflict: A History of the Great Rebellion in the United States of America, 1860-'65 ; Its Causes, Incidents, and Results ; Intended to Exhibit Especially Its Moral and Political Phases, with the Drift and Progress of American Opinion Respecting Human Slavery from 1776 to the Close of the War for the Union, Volume 2O.D. Case and Company, 1866 - Slavery |
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... says , " Van Dorn's whole force was about 16,000 men . " But now our whole army was 14 The Richmond Whig of April 9th , 1862 , has a Rebel letter from one present to Hon . G. G. Vest , which says : The sun rose ; Gen. Curtis awaited the ...
... says , " Van Dorn's whole force was about 16,000 men . " But now our whole army was 14 The Richmond Whig of April 9th , 1862 , has a Rebel letter from one present to Hon . G. G. Vest , which says : The sun rose ; Gen. Curtis awaited the ...
Page 38
... says : " For four miles , we fought their cavalry , dri- ving them back to Illinois creek , where I found their whole force strongly posted on a long ridge , with magnificent positions for batteries . For one mile in front , it was ...
... says : " For four miles , we fought their cavalry , dri- ving them back to Illinois creek , where I found their whole force strongly posted on a long ridge , with magnificent positions for batteries . For one mile in front , it was ...
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... says of this battle : " Our whole line of infantry were in close con- flict nearly the whole day with the enemy , who were attempting , with their force of 18,000 men , to drive us from our position . In every instance , they were ...
... says of this battle : " Our whole line of infantry were in close con- flict nearly the whole day with the enemy , who were attempting , with their force of 18,000 men , to drive us from our position . In every instance , they were ...
Page 45
... says Gen. Tilghman's official report . | 1 Com . Foote formed his vessels in two lines : the iron - clads Cincinnati ( flag - ship ) , Essex , Carondelet , and St. Louis , in front , while the old wooden Conestoga , Tyler , and ...
... says Gen. Tilghman's official report . | 1 Com . Foote formed his vessels in two lines : the iron - clads Cincinnati ( flag - ship ) , Essex , Carondelet , and St. Louis , in front , while the old wooden Conestoga , Tyler , and ...
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... says he ordered all but the hundred or so inside the fort , and employed in working its guns , to take the road to Donelson , under Col. Heiman , his second in command ; and that order was obeyed with great promptness and celerity ...
... says he ordered all but the hundred or so inside the fort , and employed in working its guns , to take the road to Donelson , under Col. Heiman , his second in command ; and that order was obeyed with great promptness and celerity ...
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