American - Soldier | September 8, 1828 - February 24, 1914
I do not pretend to write much of a letter. You know under what circumstances I am writing.
Joshua Chamberlain
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We have to go in places no body would ever think of going into were it not for the necessities of war.
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I long to be in the Field again, doing my part to keep the old flag up, with all its stars.
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Every pioneer and musician who could carry a musket went into the ranks. Even the sick and foot-sore, who could not keep up in the march, came up as soon as they could find their regiments, and took their places in line of battle, while it was battle, indeed.
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We fought no better, perhaps, than they. We exhibited, perhaps, no higher individual qualities.
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We pass now quickly from each other's sight; but I know full well that where beyond these passing scenes you shall be, there will be Heaven.
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