War's Bravest Beers. Personal recollections of a Civil War assault.
The fragment recounts a soldier’s memory of a pivotal Civil War battle, describing a fierce Confederate battery and a bold Union assault. It names a prominent unit, the 4th New York Cavalry, and recalls the chaotic charge, artillery duel, and the moment when Confederate guns were silenced. It highlights bravery, personal sacrifice, and vivid battlefield impressions from a veteran writer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Meade
James
Burbor
Tremary
New York Cavalry
Pytersburg
Howe
Fm Foe
Ariel
Soldiers Tales From the Civil War Front and Skirmish
Major O H Fitzgibbons recalls a Confederate night ride and a brutal close encounter with Yankee forces. He details Grenfel and Morgan's men in Kentucky and the daring pursuit of Dunk Cooper, culminating in Stovall's solitary capture and the Donal dson Cantioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solklier
Chasinenl Morgan
Brigule
Greate
Coles
Prince of Wales
Bragg
Kentucky
Dome
Covington
Cynthiana
Lexington
Gonarad Landrain
Grenfel
Remembered Soldier Sim Brown Killed Near Cold Harbor
A Civil War reminiscence describes the death of Sim Brown, friend of the narrator, after a harrowing retreat near Cold Harbor. The account recalls General Stewart’s death nearby, shifting lines, and Brown’s steadfastness under fire as the battery retired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jivani
Nesta
Richmond
Cold Harbor
Job" Stewart
Alin Brown
Conor
Bim
Bin
Contra
Tao
Alexander
Sim Brown
Ottereet
Ble
Tay
Waa
Loreek
Simrown
Atad
Evolution of the Trotter and Bonner on Vocation and Horse Breeding
Robert Bonner, a leading publisher and horseman, reflects on the evolution of American trotting, tracing origins from farm fairs to modern breeding. He recalls his clash with Commodore Vanderbilt, discusses training, hoof balance, blacksmith work, and the dangers of betting in the sport. He notes Sunol and Maud as highlights and argues for educated care and restraint in wagering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commodore Vanderbilt
Robert Bonner
Knowitg Bito
Nan
Hoth
Sunol and Maud
Mindeon
Horn
Ireland
Bonner
Beo
Ale
Hudson
West
Leo
Tosthy
Tony Resaoos
Heounus
Aly
Margery
Ahange
New York
Donner
Nolan
Fountain Head
Maryland
Kentucky
California
Orange County
David
Fuamous
Americus
Abdallah
Vermont
Black Hawk
Lome
Consypiengus Amore
Sanford
Sunol
Magia
Galifornia Beata
Borbo
Marion
Add Doble
Norfalt Mining
Phil
Mr. Bonner
Peple
Trask
Ibis
Durius
Tymara
Phe
Petur
Sayers
Richmond
Dostor Saynrs
A Visit to Maliatoa in Samoa
A narrative of visiting Maliatoa under royal reception in Samoa. The narrator meets the king, observes the royal palace and ceremonial decor, attends a kava ritual led by two girls, and shares impressions of the queen and guests. The party gifts the majordomo two American silver dollars as thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samoa
Honelala
New Zealand
Louie Stavensen
Thoehinds
Hile
Molotoa
Giermans
Domo
Wall Street Glimpses of a Promoter’s Rise and Deals
A wide discussion of a Wall Street promoter who built a fortune by taking control of industrials in the past years. The article surveys his methods, connections with bankers and brokers, and comparisons with other promoters, detailing firms like Connor 245 and Whitehall and notable figures in promotion circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ian
Vaile
Caphalle
Tony Hiehands
American Industries
Dritishéer
Winny & Wall Atretand
Great Britain
Hines
Tie Pondy
Ilang
Minoty
Gaa
Waeer
Willie Wae
Minti
Enin
Geneva
White Shire Omany
Wtenjaiion & Cou
Connor 245
Aghuee
Jowor
Connar
Caénior
Seyonag
John Hu
Davis & Geis
Darewis
Nob
Upper Wall Street
Ble Tegotiafona
A.M. Ridder Co
Wall Street
Davis
Andyong
Monron
Inita
Claretits HO Willid
Saveral
Apott
Fia
Manhattan
Cuaranty
Indemnity
Cintral
Bate Friae
Suestons
Atecnallitiy
Trongth
Mouse
Thyrowli
Willen
Wayne Holvin
Mirhinoud
Dankur Promotors
Buelind
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Burring
Capt. A
Brown
Thomas L. Russel Majer
H. Pitz
Caybain A
P. Brown
Sir EM
Thia
Phara
Thos. L. Russell
Anan
John Morgan
Tennesse
Cumberland
Geornes St. Leger Grant
Ynglidiyna
Morgan
Bith
South Africa
Capp
Ohie
Chicago
Cain
Toms
O. H.fitzgibbons
Cambarland
Tenneadie
Thak Cooper Sands
Southern
Cald
Minner
Cooper
Partica
Mizner
Swan Creek
Stovall
Fiftieth O Iders
Bug
Kio
Larry
Naling
Miiwision
Punk Cooper
Stovill
Thie Covesian
Eugene Tery
Donaldson
Acroastie River
New Korea
Bounty
Sim"Brown
Devald
Bie
Garrality
Dhester
Nancy Hanks
Wenditland
Maud
Bayer
Maliatoa
Isianan
A. Roonmrowr
Sal
Chrystian Janney
Chivathe
Monk Saul
Janney
Roultee
Colo
Rail
LaWuexce
Moor
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