 I need not tell the survivors of so many hard-fought battles, who have remained steadfast to the last, that I have consented to this result from no distrust of them ; but feeling that valor and devotion could accomplish nothing that could compensate for...  General Lee - Page 396by Fitzhugh Lee - 1894 - 433 pagesFull view - About this book
 | American essays - 1912 - 912 pages
...to the last, that I have consented to this result from no distrust of them, but, feeling that valor and devotion could accomplish nothing that could compensate...endeared them to their countrymen. By the terms of the agreement, officers and men can return to their homes, and remain there until exchanged. You will... | |
 | Edward Alfred Pollard - Confederate States of America - 1866 - 758 pages
...to the last, that I have consented to this result from no distrust of them ; but feeling that valour and devotion could accomplish nothing that could compensate...there until exchanged. You will take with you the satisfaction that proceeds from the consciousness of duty faithfully performed ; and I earnestly pray... | |
 | Edward Alfred Pollard - Confederate States of America - 1866 - 782 pages
...to the last, that I have consented to this result from no distrust of them ; but feeling that valour and devotion could accomplish nothing that could compensate...remain there until exchanged. You will take with you tins satisfaction that proceeds from the eomcioutness of duty faithfully performed ; and I earnestly... | |
 | Edward Alfred Pollard - Confederate States of America - 1866 - 398 pages
...to the last, that I have consented to this result from no distrust of them ; but feeling that valor and devotion could accomplish nothing that could compensate...return to their homes and remain there until exchanged. Yon will take with you the satisfaction that proceeds from the consciousness of duty faithfully performed... | |
 | James Fitz James Caldwell - South Carolina - 1866 - 278 pages
...to the last, that I have consented to this result from no distrust of them but, feeling that valor and devotion could accomplish nothing that could compensate...countrymen. By the terms of agreement, officers and men will return to their homes and remain there until exchanged. You will take with you the satisfaction... | |
 | William Parker Snow - Confederate States of America - 1866 - 576 pages
...to this result from no distrust of them, but holding that valor and devotion could have accomplished nothing that could compensate for the loss that would...to avoid the useless sacrifice of those whose past valor has endeared them to their countrymen. By the terms of agreement, officers and men can return... | |
 | Joshua Rhodes Balme - United States - 1866 - 314 pages
...accomplish nothing that would compensate for the loss that would have attended a continuance of the c6ntest, I have determined to avoid the useless sacrifice of...endeared them to their countrymen. By the terms of the agreement, officers and men can return to their homes and remain until exchanged. You will take... | |
 | Edward Alfred Pollard - Confederate States of America - 1867 - 894 pages
...to the last, that I have consented to this result from no distrust of them ; but feeling that valour and devotion could accomplish nothing that could compensate...there until exchanged. You will take with you the satisfaction that proceeds from Hie consciousness of duty faithfully performed ; and I earnestly pray... | |
 | James D. McCabe - Generals - 1866 - 752 pages
...to the last, that I have consented to this result from no distrust of them ; but feeling that valor and devotion could accomplish nothing that could compensate...there until exchanged. "You will take with you the Satisfaction that proceeds from the consciousness of duty faithfully performed ; and I earnestly pray... | |
 | Edward Alfred Pollard - Confederate States of America - 1867 - 776 pages
...to the last, that I have consented to this result from no distrust of them ; but feeling that valour and devotion could accomplish nothing that could compensate...there until exchanged. You will take with you the satisfaction that proceeds from the consciousness of duty faithfully performed ; and I earnestly pray... | |
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