The American Annual Cyclopedia and Register of Important Events of the Year ..., Volume 2; Volume 1862D. Appleton, 1869 |
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... command of Marshall . Skirmishing with his outposts began at 8 o'clock , and at 1 P. M. we engaged his force of 2,500 men and 3 cannon , posted on the hill - fought them until dark , having been reenforced by 700 men from Paintsville ...
... command of Marshall . Skirmishing with his outposts began at 8 o'clock , and at 1 P. M. we engaged his force of 2,500 men and 3 cannon , posted on the hill - fought them until dark , having been reenforced by 700 men from Paintsville ...
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... command of the forces of the Con- federate States on Cumberland river , in south - eastern Kentucky , I make this appeal to you . You are already assured that we come among you as friends and brothers , to protect you in your personal ...
... command of the forces of the Con- federate States on Cumberland river , in south - eastern Kentucky , I make this appeal to you . You are already assured that we come among you as friends and brothers , to protect you in your personal ...
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... command of Maj . - Gen . Halleck . Early in January troops began to concentrate at Cairo , Paducah , and Fort Jefferson from different quarters . To such an extent had this progressed that , in the public mind , it was supposed that a ...
... command of Maj . - Gen . Halleck . Early in January troops began to concentrate at Cairo , Paducah , and Fort Jefferson from different quarters . To such an extent had this progressed that , in the public mind , it was supposed that a ...
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... command . By means of two or three small steamboats these officers retired during the night taking about five thousand troops with them . Early the next morning a flag of truce was sent to Gen. Grant with the following letter : The land ...
... command . By means of two or three small steamboats these officers retired during the night taking about five thousand troops with them . Early the next morning a flag of truce was sent to Gen. Grant with the following letter : The land ...
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... command for the triumph over rebellion gained by their valor on the 13th , 14th , and 15th instant . For four successive nights , without shelter during the most inclement weather known in this latitude , they faced an enemy in large ...
... command for the triumph over rebellion gained by their valor on the 13th , 14th , and 15th instant . For four successive nights , without shelter during the most inclement weather known in this latitude , they faced an enemy in large ...
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