. The blue coats and how they lived, fought and died for the Union : with scenes and incidents in the Great Rebellion comprising narratives of personal adventure, thrilling incidents, daring exploits, heroic deeds, wonderful escapes, life in the camp, field and hospital, adventures of spies and scouts, together with the songs, ballads, anecdotes and humorous incidents of the war . ers who had forgotten their regi-ments or had been deserted by them, wending with themass. The wounded fell and were trodden Personalexhibitions of valor and determination there were ; but themain body had los
. The blue coats and how they lived, fought and died for the Union : with scenes and incidents in the Great Rebellion comprising narratives of personal adventure, thrilling incidents, daring exploits, heroic deeds, wonderful escapes, life in the camp, field and hospital, adventures of spies and scouts, together with the songs, ballads, anecdotes and humorous incidents of the war . ers who had forgotten their regi-ments or had been deserted by them, wending with themass. The wounded fell and were trodden Personalexhibitions of valor and determination there were ; but themain body had lost heart, and were weary and hungry. As we approached the bridge, there was confusion andaltercation ahead. The people were borne back upon and threats ensued. Ij is the provost-guard, said a fugitive, driving backthe boys. Go back! called a voice ahead. Ill blow you toh—11, if you dont go back! Not a man shall cross thebridge without orders! The stragglers were variously afficted by this cursed and threatened; some of the wounded blub-bered as they leaned languidly upon the shoulders of theircomrades. Others stoically threw themselves on the groundand tried to sleep. One man called aloud that the boyswere stronger than the Provosts, and that, therefore, the boys ought to go in and win. THE NEW YORKPUBLIC LIBRARM ^S^OR. LENOX^1,,^.^ FOUNDATIONl. ON THE CHICKAHOMINY. 51 * Wheres the man that wants to mutiny ? said the voiceahead; let me see him ! The man slipped away; for the provost officer spoke asthough he meant all he said. Nobody wants to mutiny! called others. Three cheers for the Union. The wounded and well threw up their hats together, andmade a sickly hurrah. The grim officer relented, and heshouted stentoriously that he would take the responsibilityof passing the wounded. These gathered themselves upand pushed through the throng; but many skulkers pleadinjuries, and so escaped. When I attempted to follow, onhorseback, hands were laid upon m
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