His early Career— The Revolutionary Movement of 48.
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CHAPTER II.
Meagher's Social and Personal Character— His Wit and Courage,
CHAPTER III.
Convict Life in Van Dieman's Land— Escape, and Arrival in America,
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CHAPTER IV.
Meagher as a Soldier— He raises and takes command of the Irish Brigade,
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CHAPTER V.
The Boston Speech at the Music Hall,
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CHAPTER VI.
The General at the head of his Brigade—Appointment by President Lincoln, and Confirmation by the Senate— The First Battle,
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CHAPTER VII.
The Brigade goes into Action with eclat—Perils of the Rear-guard—Meagher in the thick of the Fight,
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CHAPTER VIII.
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The Battle of Chancellorsville - Decimation of the Brigade—Meagher's Farewell,
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CHAPTER IX.
The Etowah Command-Dolence of Chattanooga—Recognition of Meagher's Services,
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CHAPTER X.
His Career in Montana Territory-Icagher appointed Secretary and Acting Governor-He lights the Politicians—Raising the Militia—Journey to Fort Benton—His Death,
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APPENDIX.
Speech on the Transportation of Mitchel,
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Speech on American Benevolence-Irish Gratitude,
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Speech at the Mitchel Banquet in the Broadway Theatre, New York, January, 1854,
