The Iron Brigade A Story of the Army of the Potomac
GEN Charles King recounts Civil War drama centered on the Iron Brigade. Benton and Bacue clash with a division commander while Paul Bacon endures injuries and captivity, as Stanton presses security and a northern escape becomes tangled in delay and danger.
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Iron Brigade
Army of the Potomac
Marylags
Geelysburs
Damon
Pythias
Benton
Paul Bacue
Kyany
Rebs Petas
Fred
Eneral
Henten
Prankling
Tidden
Gibbon
Renter
Washington
Ladue
Thither
Jennings
Paul
Sharpsburg
la Mar
Potomac
Baltimore
Laday
Wes
Grand Division
Coud
Stanton
Charles County
Auch
Mathias Point
Secret Service
Stantons & Terror
Secretaries and soldiers clash over letters and duty
In a tense Washington exchange, Captain Benton faces Secretary Stanton after delivering urgent orders. Stanton probes Benton's loyalty and the fate of papers from Ladue, pressing for the letters tied to Benton's sister. Benton refuses to relinquish the letters, warning he may resign to protect them.
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Washington
Tiat
Stanton
Benton
Scotter
Ola Scoffer
South
War Department
Richmond
Hadger
Dr Chilton
Charlottesville
Lieut. Ladue
Stim
Ore
Ladue
Paul
Maj. Thorpe
Captain Benton Refrains From Slights Causes Brigade Frenzy
A Washington rumor depicts Captain Benton as a spy in camp and a hero to rivals, as subordination friction and tales of his disagreements spread. The brigade seethes with anger over supposed disloyalty, while Black Hats declare Benton a consummate ass and question his loyalty to the Army of the Potomac.
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Washington
Brigade
Geo
Fred Benton
Soffer
Fred
Army of the Potomac
Benton
Arrest and intrigue swirl around Capt Benton in wartime camp
In Civil War setting a rumor-run arrest pits Capt Fred Benton against Maj McKinnon and Lt Ladue amid court martial, secret service games, and political pressure. Miss Chilton arrives to confront Benton as Squire Benton faces bail and a dramatic reunion unfolds in Washington, hinting at broader loyalties and danger.
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Stanton
Fred Benton
Bastile
Fort Lafayette
Fred Betton
Iron Brigade
Maj
Mckinnon
Mae
Lota
Growlera
Growlers
Atafford Knights
Duehy
Benton
Ludue
Lal
Old Capitol
Goldist
Panl Ladue
Greble Barracks
Ofivers
Fred Renton
Secret Service
Jennings
Saint Tesimental
Breal
Lurnside
Hts
Burnside
Jackson
Chancellorayille
Potomac
Susquehanna
Washington
Paul
Presdon
Ladue Waa
Elergymen
Chitveh Poonla
Fook Lo
Meltonan
War Department
Capt. Gentan
Feetar
Fred
Barr
Maj. McKinnon
Ural
Bromlaed
Nireling
Abhinnon
Hart
Carrie
Willad
Trig
Glaser
Chilton
Miss Chilton
Miss. Chilton
Madame
Police Chief’s Report Totals 684 Arrests Last Year
The report lists six hundred eighty four arrests with categories including intoxication 349 disorderly conduct 104 theft 17 grand larceny 46 and various other violations. It notes a range of offenses from bicycle and property violations to acts of self harm and sleeping in buildings without permission. Also references a food promotion line about Mrs. Austin’s Famous Buckwheat flour as a side remark.
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Saigon Duaing
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Brewster
Acquia
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Luciue
Jed
Sais Lat
Capt. Benton
White House
Maine
Manilla
Squire Benton
Paul Ladue
Miss Benton
Alabama
Aquare
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
H. A. Dykeman
N. Tanner
East Aurora
the Reporter Printing Co
Ely
Mill Street
The
Bell Hardware Co
Elyria Livery CO
Ensign
Andress & Bivins
Hadaway Bros
Broad St
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