Indifference to death in battle and camp life
A historical analysis of soldierly indifference to death, comparing American volunteers with British and French troops. It notes prebattle behavior, limited chaplain appeal, and the paradox of lively camp evenings before deadly engagements, concluding the mindset can win battles when paired with energy and endurance.
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Solferino
Light Brigade
Balaklava
Charle
Comip
Charlain
Burnside
Fredericksburg
New York Journal of Commerce
McClellan Report Under Critical Public Scrutiny
Rumors say General McClellan's report undergoes sharp examination and that accompanying comments aim to blunt its impact on the public mind as the document is released.
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Po Tea
Wilerler & Welson
No. Main Street
Betweery Hs
Wefer Ta Bho
Wheeler & Wilson
Pad
Selman
Char
St. Joseph
Mou
Scott
Herbert
Peyers
Evansville
HJ Scillrbpper
Uphill Battle and Wild Goose Tale From Old Time Tales
A sweeping reflection on struggle and character notes life’s trials forge resolve. A Swansey farmer seeks revenge after a fortune teller links a neighbor to theft of his goose and poisoning a horse. An old Kentuckian’s New Orleans julep misadventure ends with a remembered remark.
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Dows
Clerdy
Port Huron
Mich
Sam
Jennie
Alva
New Orleans
the St. Charles
Carpenter Reworks Commandment Boards for Church
A vestryman asks a carpenter for two new commandment boards made of free sound timber with no knots. The carpenter quips that knots should be removed from the commandment itself.
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