Works, Volumen35G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1857 |
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... camp to reconnoiter . The works appeared still to be occupied , for sentries were posted about them with shouldered muskets . Observ- ing them to be motionless , the scouts made nearer scrutiny , and discovered them to be mere effigies ...
... camp to reconnoiter . The works appeared still to be occupied , for sentries were posted about them with shouldered muskets . Observ- ing them to be motionless , the scouts made nearer scrutiny , and discovered them to be mere effigies ...
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... camp , has written to your Honor something dishonorable to the light - horse . Whatever it may be I know not , but this I do know , that it is a general observation both in camp and country , if the butterflies and coxcombs were away ...
... camp , has written to your Honor something dishonorable to the light - horse . Whatever it may be I know not , but this I do know , that it is a general observation both in camp and country , if the butterflies and coxcombs were away ...
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... camp by redoubts , abatis , and deep in- trenchments . " Here , " said he , " I should hope the enemy , in case of attack , would meet a defeat , if the generality of our troops would behave with tolerable bravery ; but experience , to ...
... camp by redoubts , abatis , and deep in- trenchments . " Here , " said he , " I should hope the enemy , in case of attack , would meet a defeat , if the generality of our troops would behave with tolerable bravery ; but experience , to ...
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Monotonous State of Affairs before | 16 |
The Affair of Dorchester Heights | 26 |
Destination of the FleetCommis | 47 |
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