The history of the Civil War in America; comprising a full and impartial account of the origin and progress of the rebellion, of the various naval and military engagements, of the heroic deeds (14782576973)

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Title: The history of the Civil War in America; comprising a full and impartial account of the origin and progress of the rebellion, of the various naval and military engagements, of the heroic deeds performed by armies and individuals, and of touching scenes in the field, the camp, the hospital, and the cabin
Year: 1879 (1870s)
Authors: Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot), 1805-1877
Subjects: United States -- History Civil War, 1861-1865
Publisher: Norwich, Conn. : H. Bill
Contributing Library: New York Public Library
Digitizing Sponsor: MSN

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MAP OI THE PENINSITLARCAMPAIGN. 0 .^^eaqym^ ^^ MAP OF THE PENINSULAR CAMPAIGN. THE EYACUATION OF MANASSAS. 2l President, annoyed by these constant calls for reenforcements, and impa-tient at the delay, consented that Franklins division of General McDowellscorps should be sent to General McClellan. The contemplated movements of the army dowTi the Potomac werekept, as far as possible, a profound secret. The country was electrified withjoyful surprise and hope, when, on the 2d of April, the tidings flashedacross the wires, that the grand army, which had so long been slumberingon the banks of the Potomac, had been transferred to Fortress Monroe,and was on the rapid march for Richmond by the way of Yorktown,* Therebels had not anticipated an attack in that direction, and had but tenthousand troops on the Peninsula, a force which could have oflfered no op-position to an enemy of over one hundred thousand men. On Friday, the 4th of April, the advance of the army commenced itsmovement from Fo

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