“a gang of unpredictable ruffians by day who turned to enthralling storytellers after dark. "I would sometimes join them, and listen for a great part of the night to some of the finest fairy tales and most romantic legends it… — Russell S. Bonds Copy Share Image
“a gang of unpredictable ruffians by day who turned to enthralling storytellers after dark. "I would sometimes join them, and listen for a great… — Russell S. Bonds Copy Share Image
“[General-in-Chief of the army, Lieutenant General Winfield] Scott not only believed that the idea [for a battlefield decoration, to wit, a Medal of Honor,… — Russell S. Bonds Copy Share Image
![“[General-in-Chief of the army, Lieutenant General Winfield] Scott not only believed that the idea [for a battlefield decoration, to wit, a Medal of Honor, or valor] smacked of Old World vanity, elitism, and snobbery, he also thought that such an award was entirely unnecessary.” quote by Russell S. Bonds](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0ca/russell-s-bonds-89935_american-civil-war_general-in-chief-of-the-army-lieutenant_1203312.jpg)