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, 1882 - 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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... forward with a white flag to demand the surrender of the town . He was met by Major Waller and Colonel Herbert on the part of the Texans , who replied that if I wanted the town I must come and take it . I moved the battery forward , and ...
... forward with a white flag to demand the surrender of the town . He was met by Major Waller and Colonel Herbert on the part of the Texans , who replied that if I wanted the town I must come and take it . I moved the battery forward , and ...
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... forward and reported to Major Lynde's adjutant , Lieutenant Brooks , who told me that Major Lynde was encamped 5 miles in ad- vance , at the Springs . Rode forward with the adjutant , and sent on an express that a party of the enemy ...
... forward and reported to Major Lynde's adjutant , Lieutenant Brooks , who told me that Major Lynde was encamped 5 miles in ad- vance , at the Springs . Rode forward with the adjutant , and sent on an express that a party of the enemy ...
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... forward with Lieutenant Brooks , who requested him to go with a flag of truce , and Brooks demanded an unconditional surrender ( this before the fight ) . Major Waller's reply was , after riding back and seeing his colonel ( Bay- lor ) ...
... forward with Lieutenant Brooks , who requested him to go with a flag of truce , and Brooks demanded an unconditional surrender ( this before the fight ) . Major Waller's reply was , after riding back and seeing his colonel ( Bay- lor ) ...
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... forward , putting McNally , with 22 men , in front , with the order to go on and feel the way . He had four 12 - pounder mountain howitzers . He first fired two shells at long range . Ordered McNally to form and go ahead . McNally kept ...
... forward , putting McNally , with 22 men , in front , with the order to go on and feel the way . He had four 12 - pounder mountain howitzers . He first fired two shells at long range . Ordered McNally to form and go ahead . McNally kept ...
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... forward you . I cannot conclude this report without alluding to the courage , forti- tude , and patriotism of the officers and soldiers of my command and to those citizens who participated with us . All did nobly their part . I cannot ...
... forward you . I cannot conclude this report without alluding to the courage , forti- tude , and patriotism of the officers and soldiers of my command and to those citizens who participated with us . All did nobly their part . I cannot ...
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