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Narrative of the western theatre in the American Civil War, 1880s

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Johnston under a Cloud 
Davis & Lee wer his friends.
The prime necessity 
of of winning a great victory was 
upon him all his knowledge of 
combinations and methods all his 
energy and capabilities for unceasing 
work, were laid under tribute 
for the accomplishment of 
this stupendous result.

Johnston's Necessity   
Battle reports had fallen like blows 
upon his head.  The dreary monotony 
of defeat had not been broken by a 
single victory.  Mill Springs, Ft. Henry,
Ft. Donnalson, Pea Ridge, Middle Creek,
New Madrid & Isiland No. 10. 
One after annother his forces had 
been driven from their chosen positions 
or captured within their works.
His heavy artillery which he 
depended upon to guard the water 
arteries to the heart of the confederacy 
were in the hands of the 
Union forces.  His reputation as 
a Commander was at stake.

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Johnston under a Cloud Davis & Lee wer his friends. The prime necessity of of winning a great victory was upon him all his knowledge of combinations and methods all his energy and capabilities for unceasing work, were laid under tribute for the accomplishment of this stupendous result. Johnston's Necessity Battle reports had fallen like blows upon his head. The dreary monotony of defeat had not been broken by a single victory. Mill Springs, Ft. Henry, Ft. Donnalson, Pea Ridge, Middle Creek, New Madrid & Isiland No. 10. One after annother his forces had been driven from their chosen positions or captured within their works. His heavy artillery which he depended upon to guard the water arteries to the heart of the confederacy were in the hands of the Union forces. His reputation as a Commander was at stake.