Hardtack and Coffee: Or, The Unwritten Story of Army Life, Including Chapters on Enlisting, Life in Tents and Log Huts ...G.M.Smith, 1887 - 408 páginas Anecdotes of a soldier, richly illustrated, including facsimilies of enlistment forms etc. Details all aspects of army operations and the life of soldiers of the era. |
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... tion of the country as its guide , but had nothing to say on the great question of slavery , which was so prominent with the other parties . It took for its standard- bearer John Bell , of Tennessee ; and Edward Everett , of Massa ...
... tion of the country as its guide , but had nothing to say on the great question of slavery , which was so prominent with the other parties . It took for its standard- bearer John Bell , of Tennessee ; and Edward Everett , of Massa ...
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... tion of them ceased their sneers and ill - wishes , and joined in the general demand that something be done at once to assert the majesty and power of the national government . Even President Lincoln , who , in his inaugural address ...
... tion of them ceased their sneers and ill - wishes , and joined in the general demand that something be done at once to assert the majesty and power of the national government . Even President Lincoln , who , in his inaugural address ...
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... tion to pass , the other being then unnecessary . It is interest- ing to note that in 1861 and '62 men were mainly examined to establish their fitness for service ; in 1863 and '64 the tide had changed , and they were then only anxious ...
... tion to pass , the other being then unnecessary . It is interest- ing to note that in 1861 and '62 men were mainly examined to establish their fitness for service ; in 1863 and '64 the tide had changed , and they were then only anxious ...
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... tion . I believe they are still used to some extent by the militia of the various States . I remember having seen these tents raised on a stock- ade four feet high by some regiments during the war , and thus arrang- ed they made very ...
... tion . I believe they are still used to some extent by the militia of the various States . I remember having seen these tents raised on a stock- ade four feet high by some regiments during the war , and thus arrang- ed they made very ...
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... tion a verse that was said to have appeared on a letter of this kind . It ran as follows : - Soldier's letter , nary red , Hardtack and no soft bread , Postmaster , please put it through , I've nary cent , but six months due . There ...
... tion a verse that was said to have appeared on a letter of this kind . It ran as follows : - Soldier's letter , nary red , Hardtack and no soft bread , Postmaster , please put it through , I've nary cent , but six months due . There ...
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3RD DIV ambulance arms army corps artillery battery battle blank cartridge blankets blue brigade bugle caissons called camp campaign cannoneers canteen Captain cavalry charge cloth coffee colors column command commissary cook corps badges cross deserted division drill driver enemy enlisted fatigue duty feet field fire flag forage furnished guard guns hand hardtack haversack headquarters horses hospital hundred Hurrah inches infantry issued Kearny knapsack large number Major-General Maltese cross Massachusetts McClellan ment military mule mule-driver muskets never night offences officers old soldiers once organization party perhaps Philip Kearny Potomac punishment quartermaster quinine rank and file rations rear Rebel recruits regiment roll-call seemed seen sent sergeant shelter Sibley tent signal sometimes soon stockade supply surgeon sutler tent thousand tion took trains troops Union Union army usually veteran volunteers wagons worn wounded
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Página 202 - I will bear true faith and allegiance to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, and that I will serve them honestly and faithfully against all their enemies whomsoever ; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States, and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to the Rules and Articles of War.
Página 202 - I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the United States of America, and that I will serve them honestly and faithfully against all their enemies whomsoever, and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States, and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to the rules and Articles of War.
Página 334 - How happy could I be with either, Were t'other dear Charmer away!
Página 242 - Negroes who are able-bodied and can be of service to the several columns may be taken along ; but each army commander will bear in mind that the question of supplies is a very important one, and that his first duty is to see to those who bear arms.
Página 299 - Cannon to right of them, Cannon to left of them, Cannon behind them Volleyed and thundered; Stormed at with shot and shell, While horse and hero fell, They that had fought so well Came through the jaws of death, Back from the mouth of hell, All that was left of them, Left of six hundred. When can their glory fade? Oh, the wild charge they made! All the world wondered. Honor the charge they made, Honor the Light Brigade, Noble six hundred!
Página 298 - 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.
Página 384 - Xerxes commanded two other bridges to be built, one for the army to pass over, and the other for the baggage and beasts of burden. He appointed workmen more able and expert than the former, who went about it in this manner. They placed three hundred and sixty vessels across...
Página 241 - The army will forage liberally on the country during the march. To this end, each brigade commander will organize a good and sufficient foraging party, under the command of one or more discreet officers, who will gather, near the route...
Página 75 - I have come to you from the West, where we have always seen the backs of our enemies — from an army whose business it has been to seek the adversary and to beat him when found — whose policy has been attack and not defence.
Página 226 - And have marched and fought in all kinds of weather, And hungry and full we have been ; Had days of battle and days of rest; But this memory I cling to, and love the best — We have drank from the same canteen.