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Chapter19: Bloodied

“At ease, men. Close the door!” ordered Captain Taylor. He had assembled the men of I Company in the Howell County courthouse. There was a feeling of anticipation as the troopers waited for their company commander to speak. Taylor looked sternly at the men, making sure he had their full attention. “How many of youContinue reading “Chapter19: Bloodied”

Chapter 17: Benton Barracks

            “There she is!” Cried an excited Willis DeLay as they marched down the trail from the bluff to the river quay.             “Side-wheeler packet,“ observed Reuben. “Looks like a lot of folks are there to see us off.”             “Here we are marching off to war with no guns,” mused their cousin, John.            Continue reading “Chapter 17: Benton Barracks”