A Life of Gen. Robert E. LeeD. Appleton, 1876 - 577 Seiten The name of Lee is beloved and respected throughout the world. Men of all parties and opinions unite in this sentiment not only those who thought and fought with him but those most violently opposed to his political views and career. |
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Häufige Begriffe und Wortgruppen
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Beliebte Passagen
Seite 103 - The strongest position a soldier should desire to occupy is one from which he can most easily advance against the enemy.
Seite 35 - Trusting in Almighty God, an approving conscience, and the aid of my fellow-citizens, I devote myself to the service of my native State, in whose behalf alone will I ever again draw my sword.
Seite 464 - By the terms of the agreement officers and men can return to their homes, and remain there until exchanged. You will take with you the satisfaction that proceeds from the consciousness of duty faithfully performed, and I earnestly pray that a merciful God will extend to you His blessing and protection.
Seite 30 - With all my devotion to the Union, and the feeling of loyalty and duty of an American citizen, I have not been able to make up my mind to raise my hand against my relatives, my children, my home.
Seite 474 - ... after the ratification of a treaty of peace between the United States...
Seite 240 - I have just received your note informing me that you were wounded. I cannot express my regret at the occurrence. Could I have directed events, I should have chosen, for the good of the country, to be disabled in your stead. I congratulate you upon the victory which is due to your skill and energy.
Seite 130 - South have long wished to aid you in throwing off this foreign yoke, to enable you again to enjoy the inalienable rights of freemen, and restore independence and sovereignty to your State.
Seite 512 - I tell you that if I were on my death-bed to-morrow, and the President of the United States should tell me that a great battle was to be fought for the liberty or slavery of the country and asked my judgment as to the ability of a commander, I would say with my dying breath let it be ROBERT E. LEE.
Seite 103 - I have come to you from the West, where we have always seen the backs of our enemies — from an army whose business it has been to seek the adversary, and to beat him when found, whose policy has been attack and not defence.