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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book
may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages,
poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the
original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We
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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger
Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain
imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed
pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger
Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and
hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger
Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain
imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed
pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger
Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and
hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger
Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain
imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed
pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger
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hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone
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CHAPTER III. THE PARALYZING HAND OF HALLECK. ENERAL O. M. MITCHELL
sat in his head- quarters at Huntsville poring over a number of
maps which were spread out on a table before him. He looked
careworn, and his countenance had a troubled expression. At length
he rolled up the maps, gave a sigh, and sat buried in deep thought.
His meditations were interrupted by an orderly who came in,
saluted, and said, "A courier, who has just arrived from Corinth
with dispatches, awaits outside." "Show him in at once," said the
general, eagerly, and a moment afterwards Hugh was ushered into the
room. "Are you direct from General Halleck?" was the first question
asked by Mitchell. "I am direct from General Nelson at luka,"
replied Hugh; "but he told me the dispatches I have were from
Generals Halleck and Buell." "When did you leave luka?" " Three
days ago." "Did you come through alone?" "Only from Rogersville to
Athens. A comrade started with me, but he was killed near
Rogersville.I should have been here some hours earlier had we not
been attacked near that place by a squad of cavalry.'' "Ah you were
attacked, then?" "Yes, general." "I will hear about it later. I
must now look over the dispatches you have brought. Make yourself
comfortable at my headquarters until I send for you." Hugh retired,
and the general eagerly turned to his dispatches. As he read his
brow contracted, and his whole face showed the most bitter
disappointment. Having read them through, he dashed them to the
floor in a passion, exclaiming: "All is lost All is lost Fools
Fools " Arising, he paced the floor with quick, nervous steps.
"What is the use of worrying," he at last muttered to himself. "My
work will all be undone, but what will that matter to me? What
fools what fools To ...
This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This
IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced
typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have
occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor
pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original
artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe
this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections,
have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing
commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We
appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the
preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
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