The War of the Rebellion: v. 1-53 [serial no. 1-111] Formal reports, both Union and Confederate, of the first seizures of United States property in the southern states, and of all military operations in the field, with the correspondence, order and returns relating specially thereto. 1880-1898. 111 vU.S. Government Printing Office, 1883 - Confederate States of America Official records produced by the armies of the United States and the Confederacy, and the executive branches of their respective governments, concerning the military operations of the Civil War, and prisoners of war or prisoners of state. Also annual reports of military departments, calls for troops, correspondence between national and state governments, correspondence between Union and Confederate officials. The final volume includes a synopsis, general index, special index for various military divisions, and background information on how these documents were collected and published. Accompanied by an atlas. |
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... formed and advanced towards the enemy . The exceeding darkness of the night rendered the relative position of our friends and foes uncertain and restrained the firing on our part until the enemy was within 60 yards of our line . Even ...
... formed and advanced towards the enemy . The exceeding darkness of the night rendered the relative position of our friends and foes uncertain and restrained the firing on our part until the enemy was within 60 yards of our line . Even ...
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... formed and so dis- posed as to protect and defend our camp on all sides and remained under arms all night , quietly awaiting the enemy . No attack was made , however , and soon after daylight Actg . Asst . Adjt . Gen. R. W. Lee , with a ...
... formed and so dis- posed as to protect and defend our camp on all sides and remained under arms all night , quietly awaiting the enemy . No attack was made , however , and soon after daylight Actg . Asst . Adjt . Gen. R. W. Lee , with a ...
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... formed again in line at some distance in front of the house . I would particularly notice here the conspicuous conduct of Asst . Adjt . Gen. R. W. Lee , who fought on foot with the men , cheering and encouraging them during the conflict ...
... formed again in line at some distance in front of the house . I would particularly notice here the conspicuous conduct of Asst . Adjt . Gen. R. W. Lee , who fought on foot with the men , cheering and encouraging them during the conflict ...
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... formed part of the separate column Colonel McIntosh had determined to put in motion . No objection was made by me to the change in Colonel McIntosh's intentions . On the contrary , I afforded all the information in my possession as to ...
... formed part of the separate column Colonel McIntosh had determined to put in motion . No objection was made by me to the change in Colonel McIntosh's intentions . On the contrary , I afforded all the information in my possession as to ...
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... formed in my own , or second squadron . After firing from three to five rounds I perceived the enemy in strong position and force , numbering some 1,500 Indians , and flanking my small force upon the right and left , I had necessarily ...
... formed in my own , or second squadron . After firing from three to five rounds I perceived the enemy in strong position and force , numbering some 1,500 Indians , and flanking my small force upon the right and left , I had necessarily ...
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