Report of the Proceedings of the Society of the Army of the Tennessee at the ... Meeting[s] ..., Volume 32

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Page 126 - Breathes there a man, with soul so dead, Who never to himself has said, This is my own, my native land!
Page 5 - Bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the members present at any regularly called meeting of the Society.
Page 191 - If he survives the perils of battle and dangers of disease, he practically beats his sword into a plough-share and his spear into a pruning hook...
Page 122 - O'er lesser powers that be; But a mightier power and stronger Man from his throne has hurled, For the hand that rocks the cradle Is the hand that rules the world.
Page 74 - But this is no time for a detail of causes. The conspiracy is now known. Armies have been raised, war is levied to accomplish it. There are only two sides to the question. Every man must be for the United States or against it. There can be no neutrals in this war; only patriots — or traitors.
Page 188 - ... Bayard's background and early life, of his character and personality, so that he relives his role in the political maneuvers and controversy of the period. (His environment has been described in detail recently by John Munroe in Federalist Delaware, 1775-1815). While Bayard was a man of eminence in his own state, in the national house of representatives and in the senate he was not among the first rank. It is the second-rate members, however, whom we need to know more about. In Bayard's party...
Page 142 - SIR: Yours of this date, proposing armistice and appointment of Commissioners to settle terms of capitulation, is just received. No terms except an unconditional and immediate surrender can be accepted. I propose to move immediately upon your works.
Page 3 - Society shall be to keep alive and preserve that kindly and cordial feeling which has been one of the characteristics of this army during its career in the service...
Page 39 - Congress, and my sincere regret that it will not be possible for me to be with you. I am, with best wishes for the success of the Congress, Faithfully yours, JAMES BRYCE.
Page 3 - Army, who have fallen either on the field of battle, or in their line of duty, shall be a sacred trust to this Society, which shall cause proper memorials of their services to be collected and preserved, and thus transmit their names with honor to posterity. The families of all such officers who shall be in indigent circumstances will have a claim upon the generosity of the Society, and will be relieved by the voluntary contributions of its members whenever brought to their attention. In like manner,...

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