On the morning of May 22, 1865, a band of Union soldiers left their encampment at a place called Shultzer’s Hill. This informal detachment was not acting upon the orders of an officers or an informal foraging party in search of foodstuffs. They left camp with a mission they had given themselves. The night before had brought a heavy rain, but the veterans of many a long march were undaunted by the prospect of traipsing through mud. With rifle-muskets in hand, they walked the nearly two miles to their destination: a fine plantation with a large brick house and an impressive peach orchard.
On June 27th, the Confederates that were positioned to the north of the Chickahominy River were tasked to pursue the retreating Union army. On one hand, Jackson, D. H. Hill, A. P. Hill, and Longstreet, all coordinated together to surround Porter and flank him. On the other hand, Lee was unaware that Porter would stop at Boatswain’s Swamp, which was further toward the east than he had initially expected. A. P. Hill’s men found Boatswain’s Swamp to be completely guarded, and their assaults did little to penetrate the Union lines until Jackson and D. H.
As a farmer, James Kelso may not have known much about the savagery that was associated with war, however he would soon learn. After signing up to fight for the Union cause, Kelso recruited men from Cumberland County as well as neighboring areas, to form Company D of the 130th Volunteer Infantry Regiment. Bravery may have seemed like something that was running rampant throughout the countryside considering the number of men that signed up to join both the Union and Confederacy, however war has a way of turning the bravest of men into cowards. The fact that Kelso rallied his town to join the Union provides valuable insight into the close knit nature of the town of Shippensburg.
Johnny had to go with them and they headed to Fort Donelson. The Confederate soldiers were really friendly to Johnny even though he was a hostage. The men took the wood and made a huge fire with it and, they all conversed while they ate. The men had even gave johnny some food to eat even though they hardly had any.
When your wife left to fetch him water, he mentioned Owl Creek Bridge. What was said during this conversation is a deception, he wants you dead. This is because of your status as a well-to-do-planter and taking away the South’s resources will help the Union in winning the war. Futhermore, he indicated that if someone happenened to set fire to the bridge it will help the South in the war and that this task is easily accomplished because there is only one soldier guarding the bridge.
On the Union side, Colonel Chamberlain is informed that 120 mutineers are being sent to him to march west to Pennsylvania, Gettysburg. Then General John Buford sends two brigades who are in search of the rebels. Both brigades charge the town and the rebels withdraw. Buford remains in Gettysburg to send a message to General John Reynolds. Buford army stays and occupies the hills until Reynolds arrives.
The playoffs, an anxious three weeks for many baseball players. In San Francisco, around 3:00 pm the pitcher, Alan Time glances towards the back of the old rusty fence and is hesitant to pitch the ball. Out of the corner of his eye, he spots his dad not as relaxed spectator, yet an angry person stomping onto the field. Confused, Alan Time walks up to his dad, Garrett time, to see that he is fighting with another parent from a different team. Soon Garrett Time has a broken nose and a fractured finger.
It was the last inning in our all-star game, and we were losing 10 to 8. Our team had 2 outs and we couldn’t get the third. Our pitcher was doing bad, throwing all balls, while all of us in the field were tired, ready to fall asleep at any moment. There goes another walk. They score again.
When people ask me, “Camille, where are you from?” I answer, without hesitation, “Stockton, California.” Yet, I am not a true “Stocktonian.” Yes, I have resided here for the past five years, but I still regard myself to be a “Moragan.” For eight years, the hills of Moraga, California was a place to call my home.
The community I grew up in central Texas celebrated my heritage, honored differences in culture, and fostered personal growth and self-discovery. My parents, with the strong work ethic they developed on their family’s farms in Ghana, encouraged my brother and me to work hard and find ways to use our skills to be of service to others, which wasn’t hard to do growing up in Austin with its many avenues to become involved and take care of the community, whether it was helping to direct families through the Trail of Lights at Zilker Park during the winter or raise money for educational programs for underprivileged kids in the area through working the concession stands at the University of Texas at Austin. It was this collaborative mindset that Austin
My Argument Stephen A. Douglas I didn’t want slavery to spread into other territories. Let’s spread slavery into the west, and other places. I’m more honest than many other people. I tell it as it is. It’ll show the world that we’re dominate.
Five of five”, “the last member of the team”, “the end of the Campbell Clan”; that’s me. When you are the fifth of five boys, that’s what you hear. Along with the occasional “Were you hoping for a girl”? That one always makes my day.
I spent my days after the incident gazing at the sunsets. For ear I could see Johnny’s smile within the clouds. Darry wanted to host a funeral for Johnny and Dally. To be honest, I was troubled about this. I couldn’t bare the fact I might have to have to go through this again.
Several individuals from different ethnicities, races, and citizenships, compose a society. The United Sates allow us to have a close interaction with numerous individuals from diverse backgrounds. In my own case I have been able to interact with many incredible individuals from all over the world who come from extremely different backgrounds. I am a proud Mexican who cherishes respect towards diversity. Coming from a very suffered country I am able to understand not only what does it means to feel proud to be a Latino, but also I can feel acquainted with the pain and struggle that our community has to face every day.
The new American hero (Just a quick look) Can you see the handsome young man sitting by my side, driving through the forest, behind the wheel of his decadent truck? Yes. I would trust him with my life (sip of vodka).
