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Allan Pinkerton, The spy in the rebellion; being a true history of the spy system of the United States Army during the late rebellion, revealing many secrets of the war hitherto not made public, compiled from official reports prepared for President Lincoln , General McClellan and the Provost-Marshal-General ., Chapter 23: (search)
During the time that he remained in Leonardstown Scobell made his home with an old negro who wasided with a substantial lunch from Aunt Judy, Scobell made his way to the river bank, where he foune boatman, and bidding him a hearty farewell, Scobell started up the river. His first plan was to I done tell no lies, Massa Cap'n, replied Scobell, with a broad grin overspreading his face, buelow and tell the cook to put you to work! Scobell was about to express his thanks, when the Cap out, d-n you! I've no time for talk now. Scobell hurried below, and seeking out the cook was sax of enjoyment was reached, however, when my Scobell, in his splendid baritone, and accompanied byre anxious to learn where he had heard them. Scobell briefly and modestly informed them that he hahe could sing as for the work he could do. Scobell bowed his thanks to the Captain, and said: on time or the boat would start without him. Scobell promised to be punctual, and then took his le[7 more...]
Allan Pinkerton, The spy in the rebellion; being a true history of the spy system of the United States Army during the late rebellion, revealing many secrets of the war hitherto not made public, compiled from official reports prepared for President Lincoln , General McClellan and the Provost-Marshal-General ., Chapter 24: (search)
Chapter 24: A perilous ride. a suspicious peddler. Uncle Gallus again. Scobell investigating. doubts and suspicions. It was on a beautiful morning in the early part of the month of April, 1862, when a lady, mounted upon a handsome and spirited black horse, and accompanied by a young and intelligent-looking negro was conducted into a cool and pleasant little parlor, with windows opening upon the garden, and through which came the fragrant breath of roses in full bloom. Scobell accompanied the old man with the horses into the stable-yard, where he assisted in caring for the heated animals. I dun spose you's on de way to Yu'ktown? quds of his garrulous friend. I tought you hearn what I dun axed you, replied the old man, a little taken aback by the cool demeanor of his new acquaintance. Scobell, however, industriously worked away at his own horse and said nothing. Well, said the old darky after another pause, and apparently communing with himself-it a