The photographic history of the Civil War - thousands of scenes photographed 1861-65, with text by many special authorities (1911) (14739925136)

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Title: The photographic history of the Civil War : thousands of scenes photographed 1861-65, with text by many special authorities
Year: 1911 (1910s)
Authors: Miller, Francis Trevelyan, 1877-1959 Lanier, Robert S. (Robert Sampson), 1880-
Subjects: United States -- History Civil War, 1861-1865 Pictorial works United States -- History Civil War, 1861-1865
Publisher: New York : Review of Reviews Co.
Contributing Library: New York Public Library
Digitizing Sponsor: MSN



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Iliillhl 1)1/ Fnlriul Fuh. Co. ON DARING DUTY Lieut.-Colonel Albert Y. Collnirn, a favorite Aide-de-Camp of General McClellans.—Here is the boldsoldier of the Green Mountain State who bore despatclies about the fields of battle during the Seven Days.It was he who was sent gallo))ing across the difficult and dangerous country to make sure that Franklinsdivision was retreating from White Oak Swamp, and then to carry orders to Sumner to fall back on Mal-vern Hill. Such were the tasks that constantly fell to the lot of the despatch bearer. Necessarily a manof quick and accurate judgment, perilous chances confronted him in his efforts to keep the movements ofwidely separated divisions in concert with the plans of the commander. The loss of his life might meanthe loss of a battle; the failure to arrive in the nick of time with despatches might mean disaster for thearmy. Only the coolest headed of the officers could be trusted with this vital work in the field. ^-^^^=5; p0. stood coolly an