Four Years a Scout and Spy "General Bunker", One of Lieut. General Grant's Most Daring and Successful Scouts, Being a Narrative of ... the Experience of Corporal Ruggles During Four Years' Service as a Scout and Spy for the Federal Army

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The value of the Oath--Attempt to take "Bunker's" life--Sent to Grand Junction--The hazardous ride--Shoots the picket--The chase--Unfortunate occurrence--The chase abandoned--Meets with guerrillas--They invite him to drink--Renewed vigilance--The battle of Middleburg 69