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A halt was immediately ordered , and an examination made of the state of our forces , which showed a total of 125 men ... On approach of the enemy , the whole force of Lopez separated into small bodies , and dispersed through the ...
A halt was immediately ordered , and an examination made of the state of our forces , which showed a total of 125 men ... On approach of the enemy , the whole force of Lopez separated into small bodies , and dispersed through the ...
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... assault at dawn - Twiggs ' division to turn and carry the left flank - Pillows ' and Shields ' brigades to attack and carry the forts , on the right -- and , in case of repulse , a united effort was to be made to force the defile .
... assault at dawn - Twiggs ' division to turn and carry the left flank - Pillows ' and Shields ' brigades to attack and carry the forts , on the right -- and , in case of repulse , a united effort was to be made to force the defile .
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Scott was incessantly occupied at Vera Cruz , in giving firmness and consistency to his forward movement , by providing supplies for his entire force , and preparing transportation facilities for that portion yet behind .
Scott was incessantly occupied at Vera Cruz , in giving firmness and consistency to his forward movement , by providing supplies for his entire force , and preparing transportation facilities for that portion yet behind .
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AMERICAN AGRICULTURE 273 | 121 |
GIFT BOOKS AND ANNUALS FOR 1852 | 176 |
HALMS SON OF THE WILDERNESS 426 | 341 |
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