The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers, Series 3Newell, R. H. (Robert Henry)
History
The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers, Series 3
Newell, R. H. (Robert Henry)
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction
Touching upon a late Ovation to a Parent of his Country. Giving the
Conservative Kentucky Map of all America. And introducing a second
new General of the Mackerel Organization. 66
LETTER LXXXVII.
In which our Correspondent has a deadly Affair of Honor with a
Gentleman from Kentucky. Experiences "Contraband" Hospitality and
Melody. Attends a great Meeting in Accomac. And witnesses a
prodigious Naval Achievement. 73
LETTER LXXXVIII.
Concerning Intellectual Giants and Pins. With a few Words as to
certain Dramatic Street-Scenes supposed to be of daily Occurrence.
An affecting Western Poem. And a brief Glimpse of an ordinary
Cavalry Dash. 88
LETTER LXXXIX.
Showing how the great City of Rome has been ruined by the War.
Citing a notable Instance of Contempt of Court. Describing Rear
Admiral Head's wonderful Improvement in Swivel Guns. And proving
that all is now Ready for the Reduction of Fort Piano. 101
LETTER XC.
Giving a deep Insight of Woman's Nature. Presenting a powerful Poem
of the Heart by one of the Intellectual Females of America. And
reporting the signal Discomfiture of Mr. P. Greene. 111
LETTER XCI.
Containing the Venerable Gammon's Report of the Manner in which the
War has conducted itself up to this Time. And the most Surprising
Epitaph of a Victim of Strategy. 119
LETTER XCII.
In which our enthusiastic Correspondent surpasses AEschylus in the
way of an Invocation. And describes Rear Admiral Head's great Naval
Demonstration against Fort Piano. 128
LETTER XCIII.
Teeming with Consummate Strategy, and relating an extraordinary
Geometrical Effort of Military Genius. 135
LETTER XCIV.
Affording an Instance of Imperceptible Patriotism. Presenting the
profound Commentary of an eminent foreign Military Critic. And
Reporting the last Effusion of the General of the Mackerel
Brigade. 143
LETTER XCV.
Noting the continued Anguish of the Conservative Kentucky Chap, and
the Death of Nemo. And describing an immense popular Demonstration
against the Outrages of Federal Oppression. 150
LETTER XCVI.
Devoted principally to Social Matters, and the benignant Bearing of
V. Gammon at a Diplomatic Soiree. 158
LETTER XCVII.
Introducing the great Moral Exhibition of the "Effigynia". Glancing
at a fourth new Mackerel General. And showing how the President's
Draft on Accomac was protested at sight. 164
LETTER XCVIII.
Recounting a chaste "Reconstruction" Anecdote of the Sixth Ward.
And divulging Captain Villiam Brown's ingenious Alphabetical
Experiment with Company Three. 172
LETTER XCIX.
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