In conformity with these designs on the city of Washington, and notwithstanding the disastrous results of the invasion of 1862, it was determined by the Rebel government last summer to resume the offensive in that direction.
-- Edward Everett
   
Edward Everett   Name:
Edward Everett
Type:
Statesman
Nationality:
American
Birth:
April 11, 1794
Death:
January 15, 1865
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