Surry of Eagle's-Nest; Or, the Memoirs of a Staff-Officer Serving in Virginia
The book Surry of Eagle's-Nest; Or, the Memoirs of a Staff-Officer Serving in Virginia was written by author Cooke, John Esten, 1830-1886 Here you can read free online of Surry of Eagle's-Nest; Or, the Memoirs of a Staff-Officer Serving in Virginia book, rate and share your impressions in comments. If you don't know what to write, just answer the question: Why is Surry of Eagle's-Nest; Or, the Memoirs of a Staff-Officer Serving in Virginia a good or bad book?
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The Federal line gave v.-ay, fell back rapidly ; and seeing a bat- tery coming into position in his front, Trimble charged it, and chased the whole force more than a mile. Ewell now threw forv»'ard his whole line, attacked with vigor, and the enemy retired before him. They largely out- numbered him, as was ascertained from captured documents, and I could never account for this easy victory until I discovered the composition of the troops. They were nearly all Dutch. At nightfall, Ewell had driv...en the enemy some distance, es- tablished his lines considerably in advance, and then awaited further orders. 228 SURRY OF E AGLE'S-NEST. LXY. EXEUNT OMNES. Jackson had returned to his head-quarters in Port Republic, and was up receiving reports and attending to business .'dl night. I never saw him cotder or more collected. Events were rush- ing on, and the decisive moment had at last arrived ; but, instead of becoming flurried and excited, he grew more calm. His designs now became clearly developed.
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