. The photographic history of the Civil War : thousands of scenes photographed 1861-65, with text by many special authorities . Iliillhl 1)1/ Fnlriul Fuh. Co. ON DARING DUTY Albert Y. Collnirn, a favorite Aide-de-Camp of General McClellans.—Here is the boldsoldier of the Green Mountain State who bore despatclies about the fields of battle during the Seven was he who was sent gallo])ing across the difficult and dangerous country to make sure that Franklinsdivision was retreating from White Oak Swamp, and then to carry orders to Sumner to fall back on Mal-vern Hill. Such w
. The photographic history of the Civil War : thousands of scenes photographed 1861-65, with text by many special authorities . Iliillhl 1)1/ Fnlriul Fuh. Co. ON DARING DUTY Albert Y. Collnirn, a favorite Aide-de-Camp of General McClellans.—Here is the boldsoldier of the Green Mountain State who bore despatclies about the fields of battle during the Seven was he who was sent gallo])ing across the difficult and dangerous country to make sure that Franklinsdivision was retreating from White Oak Swamp, and then to carry orders to Sumner to fall back on Mal-vern Hill. Such were the tasks that constantly fell to the lot of the despatch bearer. Necessarily a manof quick and accurate judgment, perilous chances confronted him in his efforts to keep the movements ofwidely separated divisions in concert with the plans of the commander. The loss of his life might meanthe loss of a battle; the failure to arrive in the nick of time with despatches might mean disaster for thearmy. Only the coolest headed of the officers could be trusted with this vital work in the field. ^-^^^=5; p0. stood coolly an
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