The History of a Brigade of South Carolinians, Known First as "Gregg's" and Subsequently as "McGowan's Brigade".King & Baird, printers, 1866 - 247 頁 |
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第 21 頁
... gave name to the battle that fol- lowed . Here we found Longstreet's division , which had preceded us all along the way , in line of battle . The engagement opened with a heavy shelling from the enemy's batteries , intended to delay us ...
... gave name to the battle that fol- lowed . Here we found Longstreet's division , which had preceded us all along the way , in line of battle . The engagement opened with a heavy shelling from the enemy's batteries , intended to delay us ...
第 23 頁
... gave way we could only know it , in many cases , by the in- creased and approaching volleys of the enemy . Again , the fight was continued too long after dark ; until nine o'clock the firing was considerable . Our offensive position gave ...
... gave way we could only know it , in many cases , by the in- creased and approaching volleys of the enemy . Again , the fight was continued too long after dark ; until nine o'clock the firing was considerable . Our offensive position gave ...
第 24 頁
... gave the Confederate . confidence at home and prestige abroad , but yielded the substantial fruits of a liberated capital , over ten thousand prisoners , fifty - two pieces of artillery , thirty - five thousand stand of small arms , and ...
... gave the Confederate . confidence at home and prestige abroad , but yielded the substantial fruits of a liberated capital , over ten thousand prisoners , fifty - two pieces of artillery , thirty - five thousand stand of small arms , and ...
第 28 頁
... gave evi- dence of the indefatigable activity of his brain , and his thin , compressed lips and fixed features were expressive of that earnestness and resolution which have so pre - eminently characterized him . About midnight , on the ...
... gave evi- dence of the indefatigable activity of his brain , and his thin , compressed lips and fixed features were expressive of that earnestness and resolution which have so pre - eminently characterized him . About midnight , on the ...
第 37 頁
... gave repose . The brigade slept upon the field it had earned , if ever men earned ground . Longstreet joined us that evening , and the next day was fought one of the greatest battles of the war . The gen- eral features of this battle ...
... gave repose . The brigade slept upon the field it had earned , if ever men earned ground . Longstreet joined us that evening , and the next day was fought one of the greatest battles of the war . The gen- eral features of this battle ...
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A. P. Hill's advance afternoon Appomattox Appomattox Court House arms Army of Northern artillery attack batteries bivouacked breastworks Brig camp Capt captured casualties cavalry charge cheering command Confederate line Confederate States Army corps crossed dark enemy enemy's engaged Ewell's Federal line fire force Fourteenth regiment Fredericksburg front Gregg Gregg's brigade halted Hatcher's run Heth's division Hill hundred yards infantry Jackson killed Lane's brigade Lieut line of battle Longstreet's McGowan McGowan's brigade ment miles Minie ball morning moved musketry night Northern Virginia officers open field Orange Court House ordered Orr's regiment Orr's Rifles passed Pender's Petersburg picket line plank-road portion position R. E. LEE railroad rain Rappahannock reached rear regi regiment of Rifles rest Richmond Rifle regiment river road Samuel McGowan sent sharpshooters shell side skirmishers soldiers soon Spottsylvania Court House surrender Thirteenth regiment Thomas's brigade tion troops Twelfth regiment whole woods wounded
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第 238 頁 - The result of the last week must convince you of the hopelessness of further resistance on the part of the Army of Northern Virginia in this struggle. I feel that it is so, and regard it as my duty to shift from myself the responsibility' of any further effusion of blood, by asking of you the surrender of that portion of the Confederate States army known as the Army of Northern Virginia.
第 244 頁 - By the terms of the agreement officers and men can return to their homes, and remain there until exchanged. You will take with you the satisfaction that proceeds from the consciousness of duty faithfully performed, and I earnestly pray that a merciful God will extend to you His blessing and protection.
第 240 頁 - AM to-day could lead to no good. I will state, however, general, that I am equally anxious for peace with yourself, and the whole North entertains the same feeling. The terms upon which peace can be had are well understood. By the South laying down their arms they will hasten that most desirable event, save thousands of human lives, and hundreds of millions of property not yet destroyed.
第 239 頁 - I cannot, therefore, meet you with a view to surrender the Army of Northern Virginia, but as far as your proposal may affect the Confederate States...
第 239 頁 - I received at a late hour your note of to-day. In mine of yesterday I did not intend to propose the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia, but to ask the terms of your proposition. To be frank, I do not think the emergency has arisen to call for the surrender of this army...
第 238 頁 - States army known as the Army of Northern Virginia." To this Lee replied : " Though not entertaining the opinion you express on the hopelessness of further resistance on the part of the Army of Northern Virginia...
第 199 頁 - Theirs not to make reply, Theirs not to reason why, Theirs but to do and die, Into the valley of Death Rode the six hundred.
第 241 頁 - This done, each officer and man will be allowed to return to their homes, not to be disturbed by United States authority so long as they observe their paroles and the laws in force where they may reside.
第 243 頁 - After four years of arduous service marked by unsurpassed courage and fortitude, the Army of Northern Virginia has been compelled to yield to overwhelming numbers and resources.
第 239 頁 - The officers to give their individual paroles not to take up arms against the Government of the United States until properly exchanged, and each company or regimental commander to sign a like parole for the men of their commands.