. The story of American heroism; thrilling narratives of personal adventures during the great Civil war, as told by the medal winners and roll of honor men . After the Surrender. formerly Branchs) was double-quicking into action when the commandHalt rang out suddenly and sharply along the line. In a few momentsthe report that General Lee had surrendered spread rapidly among the was like a thunderbolt from a clear sky. Few believed it, and most of usdenounced it as infamously false. -X- * * * * * * * During the day many Union soldiers came over to see the old Confeds,as they familiarl
. The story of American heroism; thrilling narratives of personal adventures during the great Civil war, as told by the medal winners and roll of honor men . After the Surrender. formerly Branchs) was double-quicking into action when the commandHalt rang out suddenly and sharply along the line. In a few momentsthe report that General Lee had surrendered spread rapidly among the was like a thunderbolt from a clear sky. Few believed it, and most of usdenounced it as infamously false. -X- * * * * * * * During the day many Union soldiers came over to see the old Confeds,as they familiarly called us. We naturally inquired why they did not AMERICAN HEROISM. 647 celebrate their victory. General Grant has forbidden it, said they, theorders are very strict, and we do not feel like treading on a fallen foe. Itsall over now. Lets forget the past and be friends again. And then theyopened their haversacks and divided their rations with us with a good willand heartiness that it was impossible to mistake. Not a few of them, indeed,. Last Interview With General Lee. earnestly begged us to take everything their haversacks contained. Youneed it, they said, much more than we do. The day on which we left Appomattox was marked by an incident whichmade the deepest impression upon the minds and hearts of all who witnessedit. General Lee was standing under a large oak tree engaged in a quietconversation with two of his lieutenants, Generals Longstreet and Long, Ithink. The soldiers soon formed a circle about them, keeping, however, ata respectful distance. Everyone stood with uncovered head and looked insilence at our chieftain. 648 THE STORY OF CHAPTER LXXI. The Navy— Forts Jackson and St. Philip — Some Sailors Who AVon the Medal — Sketch ofFamous Engagement — Thomas Bourne, Gun Captain — Amos Bradley, Landsman — JohnGreen, Gun Captain — George Hollat, Buy — William Martin. Gun Captain—John McGowan, Quartermaster — William McKnight, Cockswain —Oscar E. Peck
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