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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... Railroad ( so accessible from many points on the James ) , whether we look at what may be required or at what they have already accomplished , cannot well be estimated in dollars and cents . As a citizen you are directly interested ...
... Railroad ( so accessible from many points on the James ) , whether we look at what may be required or at what they have already accomplished , cannot well be estimated in dollars and cents . As a citizen you are directly interested ...
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... railroad . The Ericsson ( iron - clad ) battery has arrived in the Roads , and will probably get one of our batteries to test her resisting qualities . I hear she carries two 11 - inch guns . I write this to call the attention of the ...
... railroad . The Ericsson ( iron - clad ) battery has arrived in the Roads , and will probably get one of our batteries to test her resisting qualities . I hear she carries two 11 - inch guns . I write this to call the attention of the ...
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... Railroad writes that the most expeditious way to convey troops to Suffolk is to take them from Jamestown by steamer to City Point , thence to Petersburg , and by the Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad to Suffolk . I think this is the best ...
... Railroad writes that the most expeditious way to convey troops to Suffolk is to take them from Jamestown by steamer to City Point , thence to Petersburg , and by the Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad to Suffolk . I think this is the best ...
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... Railroad to Suffolk . This is rendered necessary by the want of wharf facilities at any other point , and will save time as well as a land march of more than 20 miles . The troops will be in readiness to cross to - morrow , 5,000 men ...
... Railroad to Suffolk . This is rendered necessary by the want of wharf facilities at any other point , and will save time as well as a land march of more than 20 miles . The troops will be in readiness to cross to - morrow , 5,000 men ...
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... railroad near Portsmouth ready to proceed to Suffolk or elsewhere as required . Means of transportation for the regiments , wagons , and mules are what I will most require , and I have urged the Quartermaster's Department to provide a ...
... railroad near Portsmouth ready to proceed to Suffolk or elsewhere as required . Means of transportation for the regiments , wagons , and mules are what I will most require , and I have urged the Quartermaster's Department to provide a ...
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