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“ Thunder it, ocean and river and lake !Kcho it, strands that the mad.waters break !Fly with it, winds, till the universe shake!Victory! Victory!For the steady, sweeping avalanche of victories of our aruiy and navy we are thankful. We are thankful for great and good leaders *—for the patriotism of the people and the patriotism of the army—for the stain of slavery wiped out—for this mighty revolution that, though it has baptized the nation in blood and tears, has regenerated it and made sure the foundation of the most stable government that the world has ever seen. One more endeavor and the work is done.lt;lt; Due more sublime endeavor,An 1 behold the dawn ot peace *One xuore endeavor, and the war forever Throughout tho land nhali cea«e.” id thoughts, however, mingle with the joy of Thanksgiving. \V« rnouru the deathof our comrade and friend, William Prothero, of Co. G. He died at City Point hospital of typhoid fever. He was a mere boy, but afaithful, earnest and patriotic soldier. That alone should have have rendered his memory immortal. Another heart laid low' and covered by Virginia’s cruel sod—another precious drop in the sacred urn of country andfreedom.(it !, llaitrauft liti.s returued, after a ten-day’s leave of absence, looking somewhat re ire-iit'd.- Cap-t. Frank Hayward, Co. 11, whohas for some time been serving in the capacity of A. A. G. on Geu. Hartrauft’s staff, has returned to his company, Capt. Bartolette, A. A. G., having returned to duty. Surgeon Pierson's resignation has been accepted, and he has gone home. Lieut. J. P. Nichols, Co. D, has returned to dutv.The darkies have “done gone ” across theriver to Butler's department. Pennsylvania troops take their place. All is quiet at our end of the line except the usual picket fir-i; g. Paring the recent four days lazy tain somebody expected an attack, and we packed up and loaded muskets, but no blood was spilled. The health of the regiment is quite good. £
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Madison Wisconsin State Journal
Madison, Wisconsin, US
Sat, Dec 03, 1864
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