. Story of the Confederate States; or, History of the war for southern independence, embracing a brief but comprehensive sketch of the early settlement of the country, trouble with the Indians, the French, revolutionary and Mexican wars .. . als in frontof Maryes Hill, and while Burnsides forces were stillwithin about 200 yards of the Confederate position,a brave young South Carolina boy. Sergeant Kirk-land, asked permission of General Kershaw to givewater to the wounded Union soldiers lying just out-side the Confederate works. The general hesitated,because of the great danger to be incurred,
. Story of the Confederate States; or, History of the war for southern independence, embracing a brief but comprehensive sketch of the early settlement of the country, trouble with the Indians, the French, revolutionary and Mexican wars .. . als in frontof Maryes Hill, and while Burnsides forces were stillwithin about 200 yards of the Confederate position,a brave young South Carolina boy. Sergeant Kirk-land, asked permission of General Kershaw to givewater to the wounded Union soldiers lying just out-side the Confederate works. The general hesitated,because of the great danger to be incurred, but to theearnest entreaties of Kirkland finally yielded, ex-claiming, May God protect you. The noble boygladly sprang over the stone wall, and going to hiswounded foes gave them the water Avhich they somuch craved. After a few shots, which missed theirmark, the Federal sharpshooters became aware ofthe Christ-like errand which had carried the youngConfederate into this dangerous position, and greetedhim with shouts instead of bullets. Having per-formed his errand of mercy, the gallant Kirkland re-turned in safety to his friends. ViCKSBURG. 10. Now let us turn to the West again. About themiddle of October General John C. Pemberton was. RICHARD KIRKLAND CARRYING WATER TO THE WOUNDED. f 217 1 218 Story of the Confederate States. appointed commander of the Department of Missis-sippi and East Louisiana, and near the same timeGeneral Grant was placed in supreme command of allthe Union forces in north Mississippi. Grant at oncebegan efforts to capture Vicksburg. He planned anadvance from Memphis and Grand Junction towardGrenada. This Avas defeated by the raids of VanDorn and Forrest upon Grants former captured Holly Springs, with 2,000 pris-oners, and destroyed Grants depot of supplies. ThusGrant was compelled either to retire or starve. Heaccordingly retreated, and gave up his expedition forthe present. 11. General Sherman, who was to co-operate withhim by an attac
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