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On came old Pigey; but Tom never budged. "'What are you doing there, sir? said the General. "'Fishing, said Tom, without turning his head. "'Fishing! h l and d n! Must be crazy; no fish there. "'I've caught them in smaller streams than this, drawled out Tom, turning at the same time his eyes upon the General, with a vacant stare. 'But then I had better bait.

William H. Armstrong - Red-Tape and Pigeon-Hole Generals: As Seen From the Ranks During a Campaign in the Army of the Potomac

And the tent itself is located in such a manner that old Pigey can at all times have his vengeance gratified by a full view of it, the three guards about it, and my assisting the Lieutenant-Colonel from time to time. But the guards esteem, and we all esteem the officers inside the Sibley more than the General, who abuses his power in his marquee.

William H. Armstrong - Red-Tape and Pigeon-Hole Generals: As Seen From the Ranks During a Campaign in the Army of the Potomac

A General who understood his command and had more knowledge of human nature, could not be deceived in that way." "Tom had lounged about Divisions Head-Quarters so much, that he knew old Pigey thoroughly, and just when to take him," said a comrade. "All the greater shame that our Generals can be taken off their guard at any time," retorted the other.

William H. Armstrong - Red-Tape and Pigeon-Hole Generals: As Seen From the Ranks During a Campaign in the Army of the Potomac

They are willing to shoulder the responsibility of their own acts, and were very indignant when they heard that Pigey had ordered the other Brigade under arms, and two pieces of artillery to be trained upon our camp, as if the whole Regiment was guilty of mutiny, when there was not at the same time a more quiet or orderly Regiment in camp."

William H. Armstrong - Red-Tape and Pigeon-Hole Generals: As Seen From the Ranks During a Campaign in the Army of the Potomac

'Where did that shell explode? inquired Pigey, galloping up with his staff and orderlies to our Regimental Head-quarters. 'I heard no shell, says the Colonel. 'Nor I, says the Lieut.-Colonel.

William H. Armstrong - Red-Tape and Pigeon-Hole Generals: As Seen From the Ranks During a Campaign in the Army of the Potomac

"No matter," continued the other, "he has the inside track of the reporters, and he is all right with all who 'smell the battle from afar." "Well, there's no denying old Pigey was brave, but he was as crazy as a boy with a bee in his breeches," said the Captain, holding up the caricature to the admiration of the crowded tent. "Our Division gets the credit of it at any rate.

William H. Armstrong - Red-Tape and Pigeon-Hole Generals: As Seen From the Ranks During a Campaign in the Army of the Potomac