 | Genealogy - 1902 - 1548 pages
...second regiment which so bravely defended Fort Moultrie. Her address on the occasion concluded thus : "I make not the least doubt, under Heaven's protection, you will stand by these colors as long as they wave in the air of Liberty." In reply a promise was made, "that they should... | |
 | Patrick O'Kelley - History - 2006 - 753 pages
...these two Standards as Reward Justly due to your Regiment & I make not the Least Doubt under heavens protection you will stand by them as Long as they can wave in the Air of Liberty which was Accepted off by Collonels Moultrie & Motte 345 Orders 1st July _ Parole Concord _ Count".... | |
 | Benson John Lossing - United States - 1905 - 526 pages
...you to the highest honors. Accept these two standards as a reward justly due to your regiment; and I make not the least doubt, under Heaven's protection,...them as long as they can wave in the air of liberty." On receiving them Moultrie said : " The colors shall be honorably supported, and shall never be tarnished."... | |
 | 1854 - 670 pages
...moment. See them not polluted by the rude touch of the enemy ; and, oh ! remember our sncrod pledge to ' stand by them as long as they can wave in the air of liberty.' " Scarcely had the feeble accents of Jasper's dying words faded upon his ear, and when about regaining... | |
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Your gallant behavior in defence of liberty and your country entitles you to the highest honors ; accept these two standards as a reward justly due to your regiment ; and I make not the least doubt, under Heaven's protection, you will stand by them as... 
