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Page 16
... of facts may be common to all other branches of the service , in this and other
armies , I am determined if possible to break up the organization and to establish
a compulsory condition of morals different from that usually found among troops .
... of facts may be common to all other branches of the service , in this and other
armies , I am determined if possible to break up the organization and to establish
a compulsory condition of morals different from that usually found among troops .
Page 26
... should take some steps to make this organization as effective as possible .
While I think them capable of being made excellent infantry soldiers , they
particularly need intelligent , brave , energetic , and resolute officers . I : Sue part
II , p .
... should take some steps to make this organization as effective as possible .
While I think them capable of being made excellent infantry soldiers , they
particularly need intelligent , brave , energetic , and resolute officers . I : Sue part
II , p .
Page 30
... of Beaufort , to proceed with about 1,000 infantry and 250 cavalry with a couple
of mountain howitzers and endeavor to cut the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad ,
and if possible to destroy the bridge over Northeast Cape Fear River .
... of Beaufort , to proceed with about 1,000 infantry and 250 cavalry with a couple
of mountain howitzers and endeavor to cut the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad ,
and if possible to destroy the bridge over Northeast Cape Fear River .
Page 82
Captain Pitkin , depot quartermaster , City Point , twenty more 8 - inch mortars
with platforms , implements , and equipments complete , with 1,000 rounds per
mortar , with as little delay as possible . I have now only two noi in position .
Please ...
Captain Pitkin , depot quartermaster , City Point , twenty more 8 - inch mortars
with platforms , implements , and equipments complete , with 1,000 rounds per
mortar , with as little delay as possible . I have now only two noi in position .
Please ...
Page 85
The ammunition , & c . , will be started as soon as possible . Everything is in
confusion in consequence of no notification having been received until too late . I
have ordered Captain Osborne , with the remaining platoon of Company G , to
report ...
The ammunition , & c . , will be started as soon as possible . Everything is in
confusion in consequence of no notification having been received until too late . I
have ordered Captain Osborne , with the remaining platoon of Company G , to
report ...
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