The Voter's Text Book, Comprising a Collection of the Most Important Documents and Statistics, Connected with the Political History of America1868 - United States - 382 pages |
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Page 143
... attacked by the savages , and two hundred persons mere mas- sacred . But , in 1767 , the natives were reduced to submis- sion by Colonel Grant , and a treaty was made with them , which encouraged emigration . Settlements were formed on ...
... attacked by the savages , and two hundred persons mere mas- sacred . But , in 1767 , the natives were reduced to submis- sion by Colonel Grant , and a treaty was made with them , which encouraged emigration . Settlements were formed on ...
Page 195
... attacking Fort Brown , which he had built on the Rio Grande , opposite Matamoras , soon afforded him an opportunity to display his skill and valor , and gloriously did he improve it . The brilliant battles of Palo Alto and Resaca de la ...
... attacking Fort Brown , which he had built on the Rio Grande , opposite Matamoras , soon afforded him an opportunity to display his skill and valor , and gloriously did he improve it . The brilliant battles of Palo Alto and Resaca de la ...
Page 224
... attacked by a mob ; two soldiers were wounded . The troops fired upon the mob , killing eleven and wounding many . President Lincoln issued a proclamation declaring the ports of South Carolina , Florida , Georgia , Missis- sippi ...
... attacked by a mob ; two soldiers were wounded . The troops fired upon the mob , killing eleven and wounding many . President Lincoln issued a proclamation declaring the ports of South Carolina , Florida , Georgia , Missis- sippi ...
Page 226
... attacked the Home Guard at St. Louis ; the Guard fired on the rioters , killing seven . A rebel force of 800 men , under Gen. Frost , surrendered to Captain ( afterwards Gen eral ) Lyon , at St. Louis . MAY 11. - The mob made another ...
... attacked the Home Guard at St. Louis ; the Guard fired on the rioters , killing seven . A rebel force of 800 men , under Gen. Frost , surrendered to Captain ( afterwards Gen eral ) Lyon , at St. Louis . MAY 11. - The mob made another ...
Page 227
... attacked the rebels at Fairfax Court House , killing Captain Marr and several others . Union loss two killed . The steamers Freeborn and Anacosto engage the batteries at Acquia Creek the second time . Skirmish at Williamsport , Maryland ...
... attacked the rebels at Fairfax Court House , killing Captain Marr and several others . Union loss two killed . The steamers Freeborn and Anacosto engage the batteries at Acquia Creek the second time . Skirmish at Williamsport , Maryland ...
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