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... and a heroism which can never have been sur- passed in the history of the world , is destined , sooner or later , to become a great and indepen- dent nation . • 1 THREE MONTHS IN THE SOUTHERN STATES . APRIL , PREFACE . vii.
... and a heroism which can never have been sur- passed in the history of the world , is destined , sooner or later , to become a great and indepen- dent nation . • 1 THREE MONTHS IN THE SOUTHERN STATES . APRIL , PREFACE . vii.
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... never moved a muscle , whether they won or lost . Although the number of people at these fandangos is very great , yet the whole affair is conducted with an order and regularity not to be equalled in an as- sembly of a much higher class ...
... never moved a muscle , whether they won or lost . Although the number of people at these fandangos is very great , yet the whole affair is conducted with an order and regularity not to be equalled in an as- sembly of a much higher class ...
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... never saw a regiment so well clothed or so well drilled as this one , which has never been in action , or been exposed to much hardship . The latter is a regular soldier of fortune . He 16 THIRD TEXAS INFANTRY . "
... never saw a regiment so well clothed or so well drilled as this one , which has never been in action , or been exposed to much hardship . The latter is a regular soldier of fortune . He 16 THIRD TEXAS INFANTRY . "
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... never seen an inoffensive man subjected to insult or annoyance , although the shooting - down and stringing - up systems are much in vogue , being almost a necessity in 18 BROWNSVILLE . trador, who endeavoured to entice me into dancing, ...
... never seen an inoffensive man subjected to insult or annoyance , although the shooting - down and stringing - up systems are much in vogue , being almost a necessity in 18 BROWNSVILLE . trador, who endeavoured to entice me into dancing, ...
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... an Indian when they caught him , and that they never spared one , as they were such an untamable and ferocious race . Another habit which they have learned from the Indians is , to squat on their heels in a DUFF'S REGIMENT . 19.
... an Indian when they caught him , and that they never spared one , as they were such an untamable and ferocious race . Another habit which they have learned from the Indians is , to squat on their heels in a DUFF'S REGIMENT . 19.
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