The Magazine of History, with Notes and Queries, Volume 19W. Abbatt, 1914 - History |
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... appeared and in his peremptory way demanded : " Who the devil are you , Sir ? " " I'm Tom Jackson , " was the sheepish reply . " A soldier ? " " Yes , Sir , a kinder one . " " Where are you from ? " " Noth Caliney , Teenth Regiment ...
... appeared and in his peremptory way demanded : " Who the devil are you , Sir ? " " I'm Tom Jackson , " was the sheepish reply . " A soldier ? " " Yes , Sir , a kinder one . " " Where are you from ? " " Noth Caliney , Teenth Regiment ...
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... appeared about the same time to comfort the weary souls that were of his way of think- ing . In addition to these services , some of the prisoners had been clergymen , and so prayers and prayer meeting were not uncommon , and even those ...
... appeared about the same time to comfort the weary souls that were of his way of think- ing . In addition to these services , some of the prisoners had been clergymen , and so prayers and prayer meeting were not uncommon , and even those ...
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... appeared to be stereotyped and much bat- tered by long usage . I can hear him still - I think we decided to call him " Jake " -I can hear old Jake's voice now , though it must be long since hushed in the grave , calling out , as it did ...
... appeared to be stereotyped and much bat- tered by long usage . I can hear him still - I think we decided to call him " Jake " -I can hear old Jake's voice now , though it must be long since hushed in the grave , calling out , as it did ...
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... appeared in the February , March and May Magazine . St. Simon's Island , June 14 , 1863 . His Excellency , John A. Andrew , Governor of Mass .: DEAR SIR : Since I last wrote you , the Fifty - fourth has arrived at St. Simon's Island ...
... appeared in the February , March and May Magazine . St. Simon's Island , June 14 , 1863 . His Excellency , John A. Andrew , Governor of Mass .: DEAR SIR : Since I last wrote you , the Fifty - fourth has arrived at St. Simon's Island ...
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... appearing on the distant horizon , he crowded all sail in chase , and soon brought her to , with her colors lowered in capitulation . This prize proved to be H. B. M. transport " John and George ” , of six guns , having on board 112 ...
... appearing on the distant horizon , he crowded all sail in chase , and soon brought her to , with her colors lowered in capitulation . This prize proved to be H. B. M. transport " John and George ” , of six guns , having on board 112 ...
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