This strife, at the base of Round Top, momentarily ceased, for, having disposed of Sickles's entire left, Lee put Hill into the fight in the endeavor
The Gettysburg Battlefield
The ground over which the conflict of July 2nd was to rage may be thus described.Continuing Battle of Gettysburg,with a selection from History of
First Day of the Battle of Gettysburg
Lee’s concentration was rapid. The fight of Wednesday had been, to him, a surprise.Continuing Battle of Gettysburg,with a selection from History of
Battle of Gettysburg
This series has thirteen easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Preliminary Moves.IntroductionAbout midway on the ridge running
The Final Proclamation
Today's installment concludes Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation,the name of our combined selection from John Hay and by John G. Nicolay and
Constitutional Basis of the Proclamation
I am naturally antislavery. If slavery is not wrong, nothing is wrong. I cannot remember when I did not so think and feel.Continuing Lincoln's
Cabinet’s Response to Draft Proclamation
The criticisms submitted by Mr. Chase were quite long and full, and since they suggested the most distinctive divergence from the President's plan . .
Do Not Break Our Invisible Bonds
Today's installment concludes South Secedes from the United Statesthe name of our combined selection from Jefferson Davis, John Hay and by John
No State Can Leave Union
To those, however, who really love the Union may I not speak?Today we continue South Secedes from the United Stateswith a selection from Inaugural