Leftenant

When I relieved Hood -- a dragoon officer of their own regiment -- they did not like the change, and I understood that they somewhat contemptuously expressed this in more ways than one, in order to try the temper of the new "Leftenant," but appreciative and unremitting care, together with firm and just discipline, soon quieted all symptoms of dissatisfaction and overcame all prejudice.

She Makes Her Mouth Small & Round & Other Stories 2010

When I relieved Hood -- a dragoon officer of their own regiment -- they did not like the change, and I understood that they somewhat contemptuously expressed this in more ways than one, in order to try the temper of the new "Leftenant," but appreciative and unremitting care, together with firm and just discipline, soon quieted all symptoms of dissatisfaction and overcame all prejudice.

Memoirs of the Union's Three Great Civil War Generals David Widger

We had as company on board, several hospital units, including about one hundred and fifty Nursing Sisters, all togged up in their natty blue uniforms and wearing the two stars of First "Leftenant," which rank they hold.

The Emma Gees Herbert Wes McBride

We have a 'Leftenant' down at the other office who can do anything.

Over the Top Arthur Guy Empey 1923

"Leftenant," though a corruption of respectable antiquity, is a corruption none the less, and since it has died out in America, it would be mere snobbery to reintroduce it.

America To-day, Observations and Reflections William Archer 1890

"Leftenant," said Perkins, the overseer, from the door, "Mr. Baron pr'sents his compliments en gives you a invite to supper."

Miss Lou Edward Payson Roe 1863

When I relieved Hood -- a dragoon officer of their own regiment -- they did not like the change, and I understood that they somewhat contemptuously expressed this in more ways than one, in order to try the temper of the new "Leftenant," but appreciative and unremitting care, together with firm and just discipline, soon quieted all symptoms of dissatisfaction and overcame all prejudice.

Personal Memoirs of P. H. Sheridan, General, United States Army — Volume 1 Philip Henry Sheridan 1859

When I relieved Hood -- a dragoon officer of their own regiment -- they did not like the change, and I understood that they somewhat contemptuously expressed this in more ways than one, in order to try the temper of the new "Leftenant," but appreciative and unremitting care, together with firm and just discipline, soon quieted all symptoms of dissatisfaction and overcame all prejudice.

Personal Memoirs of P. H. Sheridan, General, United States Army — Complete Philip Henry Sheridan 1859

When I relieved Hood -- a dragoon officer of their own regiment -- they did not like the change, and I understood that they somewhat contemptuously expressed this in more ways than one, in order to try the temper of the new "Leftenant," but appreciative and unremitting care, together with firm and just discipline, soon quieted all symptoms of dissatisfaction and overcame all prejudice.

The Memoirs of General Philip H. Sheridan, Volume I., Part 1 Philip Henry Sheridan 1859

"Leftenant," said the captain gravely, "your quotation, besides bein 'a kind o' desecration, is not applicable; 'cause the Ogilvys did _not_ run away.

The Lighthouse 1859