Abraham Lincoln; a History, by John G. Nicolay and John Hay, Volumen10Century Company, 1890 |
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John George Nicolay, John Hay. CHAPTER VIII FIVE FORKS CHAP . VIII . 1864 F ROM the hour of Mr. Lincoln's reëlection the Confederate cause was doomed . The cheer- ing of the troops which greeted the news from the North was heard within ...
John George Nicolay, John Hay. CHAPTER VIII FIVE FORKS CHAP . VIII . 1864 F ROM the hour of Mr. Lincoln's reëlection the Confederate cause was doomed . The cheer- ing of the troops which greeted the news from the North was heard within ...
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... VIII . to do this is to confess that their Government has failed : it was natural , therefore , for the unhappy citizens of Richmond to think that monstrous prices were being extorted for food , clothing , and fuel , when , in fact ...
... VIII . to do this is to confess that their Government has failed : it was natural , therefore , for the unhappy citizens of Richmond to think that monstrous prices were being extorted for food , clothing , and fuel , when , in fact ...
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... VIII . or detail , but hurried the unhappy civilians off to the field , or herded them , pending their assignment to companies , within the railings of the public square . Two members of the Cabinet , John H. Reagan and George Davis ...
... VIII . or detail , but hurried the unhappy civilians off to the field , or herded them , pending their assignment to companies , within the railings of the public square . Two members of the Cabinet , John H. Reagan and George Davis ...
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... VIII . its vitality was plainly declining . - 1865 . The Confederate Congress , which had hitherto been the mere register of the President's will , now turned upon him and gave him wormwood to drink . On the 19th of January they passed ...
... VIII . its vitality was plainly declining . - 1865 . The Confederate Congress , which had hitherto been the mere register of the President's will , now turned upon him and gave him wormwood to drink . On the 19th of January they passed ...
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... VIII . the plan , says : " I decided that Fort Stedman could be taken by a night assault , and that it might be possible to throw into the breach thus made in Grant's lines a sufficient force to disorgan- ize and destroy the left wing ...
... VIII . the plan , says : " I decided that Fort Stedman could be taken by a night assault , and that it might be possible to throw into the breach thus made in Grant's lines a sufficient force to disorgan- ize and destroy the left wing ...
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Página 143 - Fondly do we hope, fervently do we pray, that this mighty scourge of war may speedily pass away. Yet, if God wills that it continue until all the wealth piled by the...
Página 141 - Then a statement, somewhat in detail, of a course to be pursued, seemed fitting and proper. Now, at the expiration of four years, during which public declarations have been constantly called forth on every point and phase of the great contest which still absorbs the attention and engrosses the energies of the nation, little that is new could be presented.
Página 277 - We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners : the LORD fulfil all thy petitions.
Página 192 - 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. Seriously hoping that all our difficulties may be settled without the loss of another life, I subscribe myself, etc. US GRANT, Lieutenant-General. GENERAL RE LEE.
Página 78 - ... we are in favor, furthermore, of such an amendment to the Constitution, to be made by the people in conformity with its provisions, as shall terminate and forever prohibit the existence of slavery within the limits or the jurisdiction of the United States.
Página 277 - The Lord hath done great things for them. The Lord hath done great things for us ; whereof we are glad. Turn again our captivity, O Lord, as the streams in the south. They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.
Página 193 - The arms, artillery, and public property to be parked and stacked, and turned over to the officers appointed by me to receive them. \ This will not embrace the side-arms of the officers, nor their private horses or baggage. 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 parole and the laws in force where they may reside.
Página 341 - But from the union of these colonists, Puritans and Cavaliers, from the straightening of their purposes and the crossing of their blood, slow perfecting through a century, came he who stands as the first typical American, the first who comprehended within himself all the strength and gentleness, all the majesty and grace of this republic — Abraham Lincoln.
Página 190 - GENERAL: Your note of last evening, in reply to mine of same date, asking the condition on which I will accept the surrender of the army of Northern Virginia, is just received. In reply I would say that, peace being my great desire, there is but one condition I would insist upon, namely: That the men and officers surrendered shall be disqualified for taking up arms again against the Government of the United States until properly exchanged.
Página 145 - State, and such important and sudden changes occur in the same State, and withal so new and unprecedented is the whole case that no exclusive and inflexible plan can safely be prescribed as to details and collaterals. Such exclusive and inflexible plan would surely become a new entanglement. Important principles may and must be inflexible. In the present situation...