Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Murfreesboro” in chapter 92, page 289 of Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 5.:
...re their fighting was unavailing.
Surely, if gallant bearing and glorious success, gained by desperate fighting, is ever rewarded in this great struggle for home, happiness and liberty, then should Murfreesboro be inscribed in golden letters upon their battle-flag by order of the commanding General.
Modern times do not furnish an instance where such a badge of honor and distinguished valor
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