Pictorial History of the War for the Union: A Complete and Reliable History of the War from Its Commencement to Its Close...together with a Complete Chronological Analysis of the WarJames R. Hawley, 1863 - United States |
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... Soon it became evident that Sumter was on fire , and all eyes were rivetted upon it . The dense smoke that issued from it was seen gradually to rise from the ramparts . Some supposed that this was merely a signal from Major Anderson to ...
... Soon it became evident that Sumter was on fire , and all eyes were rivetted upon it . The dense smoke that issued from it was seen gradually to rise from the ramparts . Some supposed that this was merely a signal from Major Anderson to ...
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... soon begin to fly from the Morris Island batteries . At ten o'clock in the morning , attention was again rivetted on Fort Sumter , which was now beyond a doubt on fire . The flames were seen to burst from the roofs of the houses within ...
... soon begin to fly from the Morris Island batteries . At ten o'clock in the morning , attention was again rivetted on Fort Sumter , which was now beyond a doubt on fire . The flames were seen to burst from the roofs of the houses within ...
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... soon as it became dark , " said an officer on board the sloop - of - war Brooklyn , one of the blockading fleet , " we began work with good will and in earnest . At first the marines from the frigate Sabine and the sloop St. Louis ...
... soon as it became dark , " said an officer on board the sloop - of - war Brooklyn , one of the blockading fleet , " we began work with good will and in earnest . At first the marines from the frigate Sabine and the sloop St. Louis ...
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... Soon , too soon , alas ! this last fatal act was accomplished . The day after the burning of Harper's Ferry saw the streets of Baltimore red with sacred blood , and a nation shuddered as the lightning spread the fatal news from State to ...
... Soon , too soon , alas ! this last fatal act was accomplished . The day after the burning of Harper's Ferry saw the streets of Baltimore red with sacred blood , and a nation shuddered as the lightning spread the fatal news from State to ...
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... soon as the Pawnee and Cumberland had fairly left the waters , and were known to be gone , the gathering crowds of Portsmouth and Norfolk burst open the gates of the Navy Yard and rushed in . They could do nothing , however , but gaze ...
... soon as the Pawnee and Cumberland had fairly left the waters , and were known to be gone , the gathering crowds of Portsmouth and Norfolk burst open the gates of the Navy Yard and rushed in . They could do nothing , however , but gaze ...
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Page 77 - Constitution; this, because the existence of war between the United States and the Confederate States...
Page 75 - Your dispatch is received. In answer I say emphatically, Kentucky will furnish no troops for the wicked purpose of subduing her sister Southern States.
Page 107 - Colonel (Cameron), charged across the hill, and for a short time the contest was severe. They rallied several times under fire, but finally broke and gained the cover of the hill.
Page 75 - You have chosen to inaugurate Civil War, and having done so, we will meet it in a spirit as determined as the Administration has exhibited toward the South.
Page 75 - I have only to say that the militia of Virginia will not be furnished to the powers at Washington for any such use or purpose as they have in view.
Page 459 - States aforesaid, in pursuance of the laws of the United States and of the law of nations in such case provided.
Page 458 - If any one attempts to haul down the American flag, shoot him on the spot.
Page 76 - ... because of the delay of the board in acting upon its application for an apportionment for the planning and construction of school buildings on such site, the board may withhold demand for repayment of the apportionment for such building site for a period of not less than one or more than three years after approval of the apportionment for planning and construction. It shall be the duty of such governing body and county...
Page 103 - At this time my brigade occupied a line considerably in advance of that first occupied by the left wing of the enemy. The battery was. pouring its withering fire into the batteries and columns of the enemy wherever they exposed themselves.
Page 362 - It was then decided that the attack should be made on the next morning at the earliest hour practicable, in accordance with the orders of the movement. That is, in three lines of battle, the first and second extending from Owl creek on the left to Lick creek on the right, a distance of about three miles, supported by the third and the reserve.