haversack

• Like Mary's lamb, where'er I went, the haversack was sure to go Illustration: HENRY HILL GOODELL Deceased Served as 2nd and 1st Lieutenant, Co. F, 25th Regiment Connecticut Volunteers Never shall I forget the beauty of that sail, and but for the feeling of distrust and suspicion that made me look upon every man that approached me, as a personal enemy, I should have thoroughly enjoyed it. —  The Twenty-fifth Regiment Connecticut Volunteers in the War of the Rebellion History, Reminiscences, Description of Battle of Irish Bend, Carrying of Pay Roll, Roster
• So he ate what food he had brought in his haversack, and, regardless of the driving rain, curled himself up to try to sleep Once during the long, uncomfortable night he heard from afar, or fancied that he heard, Kiddie's familiar, penetrating whistle. —  Kiddie the Scout
• The awful tidings of the seven days' retreat came first through the Capital in my haversack, and before Stonewall Jackson fell upon the flank of Pope, I crossed the Long Bridge with the story of the disaster of Cedar Mountain. —  Campaigns of a Non-Combatant, and His Romaunt Abroad During the War
• The ranger fully equipped--with arms, haversack, and canteen--leaning against the heavy bars of a window, his face turned inward, as though he was talking to some prisoner through the grating of a jail. —  The War Trail The Hunt of the Wild Horse
• His rifle was beside him, haversack--all undisturbed. —  The Long Roll

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