. The great Civil War : a history of the late rebellion, with biographical sketches of leading statesmen also distinguished naval and military commanders, etc. . eding, is certainly a rather remarkabledocument: Hkadquaeters, Akjit of the Potomac,Camp near Harkisoxs Landing, July 4, 1862. Soldiers op the Army of the Po-tomac : Your achievements of the pastten days have illustrated the valor andendurance of the American soldier. At-tacked by superior forces, and withouthopes of reinforcements, you have suc-ceeded in changing your base of opera-tions by a flank movement — alwaysregarded as the mo
. The great Civil War : a history of the late rebellion, with biographical sketches of leading statesmen also distinguished naval and military commanders, etc. . eding, is certainly a rather remarkabledocument: Hkadquaeters, Akjit of the Potomac,Camp near Harkisoxs Landing, July 4, 1862. Soldiers op the Army of the Po-tomac : Your achievements of the pastten days have illustrated the valor andendurance of the American soldier. At-tacked by superior forces, and withouthopes of reinforcements, you have suc-ceeded in changing your base of opera-tions by a flank movement — alwaysregarded as the most hazardous of mili-tary operations. You have saved allyour guns except a few lost in battle,taking in return guns and colors fromthe enemy. Upon your march you have beenassailed day after day with desperatefury, by men of the same race and na-tion, skilfully massed and led. Underevery disadvantage of number, and nec-essarily of position also, you have inevery conflict beaten back your foes withenormous slaughter. Your conduct ranks you among thecelebrated armies of history. None willnow question what each of you mayalways, with pride, say : I belonged. irani an /^■nhr-i-f[ 0
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