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Reminiscence of Fredericksburg Battle and Fate
In a Civil War reminiscence the author recalls Gen McClellan’s removal and Gen Burnside’s controversial quick advance to Fredericksburg. The narrative centers on a brigade’s assault on the Rappahannock heights, a dramatic Irish soldier’s farewell and dying message to his sister, and the harrowing brutal combat that followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wlas
McClellan
Army of the Potomac
Burnside
Rebers
Mac
Ila
Fredericksburg
Rappahannock
Confedere
Portland
Mike
Lewiston Jour