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... orders issued in this time of gloom and anxiety : " That the troops may have an opportunity of attending public worship , as well as to take some rest after the great fatigue they have gone through , the general , in future , excuses ...
... orders issued in this time of gloom and anxiety : " That the troops may have an opportunity of attending public worship , as well as to take some rest after the great fatigue they have gone through , the general , in future , excuses ...
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... orders were issued for the troops to hold themselves in readiness for a night attack upon the enemy . The orders caused surprise , for the poor fellows were exhausted , and their arms rendered nearly useless by the rain ; all , however ...
... orders were issued for the troops to hold themselves in readiness for a night attack upon the enemy . The orders caused surprise , for the poor fellows were exhausted , and their arms rendered nearly useless by the rain ; all , however ...
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... orders . " In proof of his words , Heath produced the recent letter received from Wash- ington , repeating his former orders that no troops should be removed from that post . Lee glanced over the letter . " The commander - in- chief is ...
... orders . " In proof of his words , Heath produced the recent letter received from Wash- ington , repeating his former orders that no troops should be removed from that post . Lee glanced over the letter . " The commander - in- chief is ...
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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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