Record of the Thirty-third Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry: From Aug. 1862 to Aug. 1865Sentinel Printing Company, 1880 - 168 páginas |
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Record of the Thirty-Third Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry: From Aug. 1862 ... Andrew J. Boies Sin vista previa disponible - 2015 |
Términos y frases comunes
1st Lieut 2d Infantry 35th Infantry APRIL army arrived Atlanta August 12 August 9 battle Bedford Billerica Boston boys brave camp Captain cavalry Chattanooga cheers commenced comrades corporal DATE OF MUST'R December Deserted August Died of wounds disability duty enemy expiration of service Fall River fighting fire George Groton Groveland guard hard-tack James January John joined the regiment Jubb July July 19 July 24 July 31 June 11 June 29 Killed May 15 Killed October 29 lovely Lowell March March 15 March 29 miles morning mountain move N.Bridgewat'r August Never joined night Novem'r o'clock order War Department passed picket Potomac prisoners Raccoon Ridge railroad rain ready rebel Rebs Resaca rest Second lieutenant SEPT Sharon Sherman soldiers soon Stoneham Taunton Tenn tents Thomas to-day took town Townsend Transferred August Transferred November V. R. C. June William
Pasajes populares
Página 88 - Blest with victory and peace, may the heaven-rescued land Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation. Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just ; And this be our motto :
Página 106 - The Union forever, hurrah, boys, hurrah ! Down with the traitor, up with the star; While we rally round the flag, boys, rally once again, shouting the battle-cry of Freedom.
Página 93 - Oh yes ! I am a Southern girl, and glory in the name, And boast it with far greater pride than glittering wealth or fame...
Página 32 - The enemy are on our soil; the whole country now looks anxiously to this army to deliver it from the presence of the foe ; our failure to do so will leave us no such welcome as the swelling of millions of hearts with pride and joy at our success would give to every soldier of this army. Homes, firesides, and domestic altars are involved. The army has fought well heretofore...
Página 121 - It should not be assumed that the inhabitants are enemies to our Government, and it is to be hoped that every effort will be made to...
Página 126 - I cannot recall an instance of bad temper by the way, or hearing an expression of doubt as to our perfect success in the end. I believe that this cheerfulness and harmony of action reflects upon all concerned quite as much real honor and fame as " battles gained" or
Página 128 - This extraordinary war in which we are engaged falls heavily upon all classes of people, but the most heavily upon the soldier. For it has been said, all that a man hath will he give for his life...
Página 126 - In conclusion, I beg to express, in the most emphatic manner, my entire satisfaction with the tone and temper of the whole army. Nothing seems to dampen their energy, zeal, or cheerfulness. It is impossible to conceive a march involving more labor and exposure, yet I...
Página 105 - I beg to present you as a Christmas gift the city of Savannah, with one hundred and fifty heavy guns and plenty of ammunition, and also about twenty-five thousand bales of cotton.
Página 94 - A soldier boy is the lad for me, A brave heart I adore; And when the Sunny South is free, And fighting is no more, I'll choose me then a lover brave From out that gallant band; The soldier lad I love the best Shall have my heart and hand.