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Glendale, Va. (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 31
high regard for him, yet it in no way overstepped the bounds of strict propriety. It was evident, however, that she regarded him as one who certainly had strong claims upon her friendship and esteem. Bidding them good-bye, then, Curtis took leave of the family, whom he had known but a single night, yet who, in that brief space, had grown to be like old acquaintances; and his regret on leaving them, was very much like that in parting from old and intimate friends. Taking the route by Glendale, he, towards evening, arrived at Richmond, without any event worthy of notice, and put up at Miller's Hotel. A few weeks later found him on his return to the Army of the Potomac, and in his possession important dispatches that he had obtained in the rebel capital. As he left Richmond, the news reached that city of the evacuation of Yorktown by the rebels, and their retreat up the peninsula towards Williamsburgh. The effect of these tidings was anything but encouraging to those who had
Williamsburg (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 31
rmy of the Potomac, and in his possession important dispatches that he had obtained in the rebel capital. As he left Richmond, the news reached that city of the evacuation of Yorktown by the rebels, and their retreat up the peninsula towards Williamsburgh. The effect of these tidings was anything but encouraging to those who had hoped that a final and decisive battle would have been fought at Yorktown, and the further advance of the Union troops effectually checked. McClellan's vigorous prght was rapidly disappearing from her view. Curtis now set off for the headquarters of the Union army. Our friend pushed on, and shortly after midnight arrived at the Landing, and from here faced about to the east, and in the direction of Williamsburgh, where the Union army, victorious in the battle just fought, were encamped. He now slackened his speed somewhat, to rest his jaded steed, and, dropping the reins, allowed him to take a moderate walk, while he himself fell into a deep rever
York (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 31
army had broken camp and was in full pursuit. With such celerity did he make his movements, and so closely did he press the Confederates, that on the following day they were compelled to make a stand, and here was fought the battle of Williamsburgh, in which the rebels were defeated, and continued their retreat towards Richmond. The army of the Potomac now continued its advance, with all the rapidity the terrible condition of the roads would permit, having for its base of supplies the York River, until two weeks later it rested between the Pamunkey and the Chickahominy. It was at this stage of affairs on the Peninsula, that Curtis was on his return trip from Richmond. With his passes in his pocket, his dispatches securely concealed about him, and his trusty horse as his only companion, he set out for his long ride to Wilson's Landing, and the headquarters of the Union army. It was his purpose to stop by the way long enough to at least inquire after the health of the Harcourt
Yorktown (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 31
omac, and in his possession important dispatches that he had obtained in the rebel capital. As he left Richmond, the news reached that city of the evacuation of Yorktown by the rebels, and their retreat up the peninsula towards Williamsburgh. The effect of these tidings was anything but encouraging to those who had hoped that a final and decisive battle would have been fought at Yorktown, and the further advance of the Union troops effectually checked. McClellan's vigorous preparations, however, for a protracted siege, had decided the rebels that it would be useless to risk a battle here, and they consequently determined to evacuate the place, which the Union army is now advancing up the Peninsula, you can, I think, with little danger, make your way into its lines. He then informed him of the evacuation of Yorktown, and of the retreat of the Confederates, and advised him to hasten his arrangements to go North, while this opportunity afforded him a way to do so with safety.
Chicago (Illinois, United States) (search for this): chapter 31
amp. He then reported to me with his dispatches from Richmond, and related his adventures here recorded. I ought to state, however, that he did not, at that time, inform me of his proposal to Miss Harcourt; but after remaining with me until the close of the war, during which time he made many trips to and fro between Richmond and the headquarters of the Federal army, after the struggle was ended and we both had retired to the life of a citizen, he, as a salesman in a business house in Chicago, I to my business as a detective in the same city, then it was he related the story of his courtship, and the manner in which he wooed and won the woman who was then, and still is, his wife. As for the Harcourt family, they made their way to the North, by the aid of my operative and young Harcourt, and the courtship between Curtis and the daughter was kept up until the close of the war, when they were married. I will also say, that they are still living happily together, surrounded by a
Dan McCowan (search for this): chapter 31
Chapter 30: Curtis again on his travels. a loving episode. Dan McCowan again turns up. the capture of Curtis. a fight for life, and escape. a bit oelings of gratitude and admiration for the young man, who had rescued her from McCowan's clutches, were those almost akin to love; but with true maidenly modesty, shnes by daybreak. Mr. Harcourt informed him that they had not been molested by McCowan since his former visit, and that it was reported that he had formed a band of man that stood before him, my operative recognized no less a personage than Dan McCowan, the man whom he had so unmercifully drubbed on a former occasion, which has already been described. At the same moment, McCowan saw who it was that had so unexpectedly fallen into his hands, and with a wicked laugh and a horrible oath, hefore they were even born, a period that to them seems ages and ages ago. Dan McCowan was killed in an attack that his party, led by him, made on a band of our sc
George Curtis (search for this): chapter 31
. Dan McCowan again turns up. the capture of Curtis. a fight for life, and escape. a bit of Matrt this stage of affairs on the Peninsula, that Curtis was on his return trip from Richmond. With hiu may soon be able to get away from here, said Curtis; and as the Union army is now advancing up the secure a short talk with you. By this time Curtis had dismounted, and was standing at her side. one favor more. It is granted already, said Curtis. Thanking him again, she proceeded: You knoe word that I may know he is safe and well? Curtis took the letter from her hands, and. depositinhat at this time was maintained by the rebels, Curtis had indeed done well; and it was with feelingst here he is, you can talk to him yourself. Curtis was now unbound, and led forward, and stood fae detective at all hazards. Fortunately for Curtis, he had been allowed to retain his weapons, an and young Harcourt, and the courtship between Curtis and the daughter was kept up until the close o[6 more...]
Mary Harcourt (search for this): chapter 31
l day in May, he, near nightfall, found himself at Farmer Harcourt's door, where he was most cordially welcomed. His jadet and endeavor to reach the Federal lines by daybreak. Mr. Harcourt informed him that they had not been molested by McCowaned, and was standing at her side. Well, what is it, Miss Harcourt? I am happy to be at your service in any way in my powg his hand, he took hers in a friendly clasp, and said: Miss Harcourt, I am going to bid you good-bye, with the hope of seeiner, at least so far as society rules are concerned. Miss Harcourt, he continued, still holding the hand that now lay pass giving his noble animal the rein, dashed away, leaving Miss Harcourt standing in a half-dazed manner, straining her eyes af he did not, at that time, inform me of his proposal to Miss Harcourt; but after remaining with me until the close of the warir way to the North, by the aid of my operative and young Harcourt, and the courtship between Curtis and the daughter was ke
George B. McClellan (search for this): chapter 31
ula towards Williamsburgh. The effect of these tidings was anything but encouraging to those who had hoped that a final and decisive battle would have been fought at Yorktown, and the further advance of the Union troops effectually checked. McClellan's vigorous preparations, however, for a protracted siege, had decided the rebels that it would be useless to risk a battle here, and they consequently determined to evacuate the place, which they did on the fifth of May, and by noon of the same day McClellan's army had broken camp and was in full pursuit. With such celerity did he make his movements, and so closely did he press the Confederates, that on the following day they were compelled to make a stand, and here was fought the battle of Williamsburgh, in which the rebels were defeated, and continued their retreat towards Richmond. The army of the Potomac now continued its advance, with all the rapidity the terrible condition of the roads would permit, having for its base of
May (search for this): chapter 31
tis was on his return trip from Richmond. With his passes in his pocket, his dispatches securely concealed about him, and his trusty horse as his only companion, he set out for his long ride to Wilson's Landing, and the headquarters of the Union army. It was his purpose to stop by the way long enough to at least inquire after the health of the Harcourt family, and learn how they had fared during his absence. So, pushing rapidly ahead, towards the close of what had been a beautiful day in May, he, near nightfall, found himself at Farmer Harcourt's door, where he was most cordially welcomed. His jaded horse was led to the barn to be watered and fed, while he was soon resting his tired limbs in an easy chair, while waiting a tempting supper that was almost ready for an appetite keenly whetted by his long and hard day's ride. His object now, was to stop long enough to rest himself and horse, and then push on by night and endeavor to reach the Federal lines by daybreak. Mr. Ha
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