Serving the Republic: Memoirs of the Civil and Military Life of Nelson A. Miles, Lieutenant-General, United States ArmyHarper & Brothers, 1911 - 339 من الصفحات |
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... ment , and observation of historical events appeals to me as a sacred duty , since out of such narratives the facts of history are culled . I think grave error may result , and often arises , from the inclusion of inac- curate reports ...
... ment , and observation of historical events appeals to me as a sacred duty , since out of such narratives the facts of history are culled . I think grave error may result , and often arises , from the inclusion of inac- curate reports ...
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... ment of civilization . It was a high purpose and laudable ambition which embarked the Pilgrim Fathers upon what was in their day a perilous and arduous voyage . No gain of spoil beckoned them onward ; no hope of avarice , that modern ...
... ment of civilization . It was a high purpose and laudable ambition which embarked the Pilgrim Fathers upon what was in their day a perilous and arduous voyage . No gain of spoil beckoned them onward ; no hope of avarice , that modern ...
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... ment from the hostilities of the Indians , and at its close returned to his vocation of clergyman . Follow- ing the custom of most clergymen of that time , he was an educator as well as a minister , and for years conducted a school ...
... ment from the hostilities of the Indians , and at its close returned to his vocation of clergyman . Follow- ing the custom of most clergymen of that time , he was an educator as well as a minister , and for years conducted a school ...
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... ment of the great political problem . The pulpit and the forum were eloquent and urgent in advocating peaceful measures , and the prayers of a Christian people in entire unanimity ascended to Heaven , sup- plicating Divine interposition ...
... ment of the great political problem . The pulpit and the forum were eloquent and urgent in advocating peaceful measures , and the prayers of a Christian people in entire unanimity ascended to Heaven , sup- plicating Divine interposition ...
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... ment munitions of war were taken in large quantities from Northern navy - yards and arsenals and stored in those existing in Southern States . Many of the ships of the navy were sent to distant stations , and the greatest activity ...
... ment munitions of war were taken in large quantities from Northern navy - yards and arsenals and stored in those existing in Southern States . Many of the ships of the navy were sent to distant stations , and the greatest activity ...
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الصفحة 82 - And you are to observe and follow such Orders and Directions from Time to Time, as you shall receive from this or a future Congress...
الصفحة 187 - The first section of the third article of the constitution declares that "the judicial power of the United States shall be vested in one supreme court, and such inferior courts as congress may, from time to time, ordain and establish.
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الصفحة 168 - It is of course impossible to give you any definite instructions in regard to this movement, and were it not impossible to do so, the department commander places too much confidence in your zeal, energy, and ability to wish to impose upon you precise orders, which might hamper your action when nearly in contact with the Indians.
الصفحة 83 - Cleary, and other rebels and traitors against the Government of the United States, harbored in Canada; now, therefore, to the end that justice may be done, I, Andrew Johnson, President of the United States, do offer and promise...
الصفحة 169 - Gibbon is now in motion for the mouth of the Big Horn. As soon as it reaches that point it will cross the Yellowstone and move up at least as far as the forks of the Big and Little Horns.
الصفحة 83 - Canada; now, therefore, to the end that justice may be done, I, Andrew Johnson, President of the United States, do offer and promise for the arrest of said persons, or either of them within the limits of the United States, so that they can be brought to trial...
الصفحة 286 - We have not come to make war upon the people of a country that for centuries has been oppressed, but, on the contrary, to bring you protection, not only to yourselves, but to your property, to promote your prosperity, and bestow upon you the immunities and blessings of the liberal institutions of our Government.
الصفحة 283 - In the prosecution of the war against the Kingdom of Spain by the people of the United States in the cause of liberty, justice, and humanity, its military forces have come to occupy the Island of Puerto Rico.
الصفحة 82 - PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, "To All Who Shall See These Presents, Greeting: "Know Ye; That reposing special trust and confidence in the Wisdom, Uprightness and Learning of Arthur J.