| 单词 | quartermaster |
| 例句 | It was fairly quiet on our sector, so the quartermaster who remained in the rear had requisitioned the usual quantity of rations and provided for the full company of one hundred and fifty men. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z Directly we boarded the ships, the quartermaster dictated we should be switched to salt rations. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z “It doesn’t cost you anything! Anyone would think the quartermaster’s store belonged to him! And now get on with it, you old blubber-sticker, and don’t you miscount either.” All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z If it were necessary we would promise them a whole quartermaster’s store. All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z He had a fresh pair of jeans and an extra purple T-shirt from the camp quartermaster, plus some nectar, ambrosia, snacks, a little mortal money, and camping supplies. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Hall, however, was a quartermaster nonpareil, and he relished the challenge. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z Casting directors are the quartermasters of the TV and movie industries — there’s not a lot of glory or recognition for their work, but it’s vital nonetheless. Review: ‘American Odyssey,’ a New NBC Series, Stars Anna Friel 2015-03-31T04:00:00Z The groom’s mother was a captain in the Army, having served as a quartermaster officer in the United States and Europe, before becoming a stay-at-home parent. Emily Lowe, Steven Schowalter Jr. 2019-10-20T04:00:00Z Four years later, he found himself in occupied Burma, where he served in the Japanese army as a quartermaster, responsible for providing rations and supplies. How two friends sparked L.A.’s sushi obsession — and changed the way America eats 2023-05-03T04:00:00Z “His asking ‘What happened?’ to his quartermaster supports that he was unaware of the situation while navigating,” the report said. Captain’s error caused 2022 WA ferry crash in West Seattle, probe says 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z “We want to throw items that people will want to keep and bring home and not toss into the gutter,” said Steven Ellis, quartermaster for Rex. New Orleans gets trashed for Mardi Gras. Now the city wants to recycle. 2023-02-10T05:00:00Z McAllister was eventually posted to the Pacific, where he served as a quartermaster. Perspective | A loud super-fan: Remembering ‘the Howling Marine’ of Griffith Stadium 2022-11-26T05:00:00Z Munir is currently serving as the army's quartermaster general, in charge of supplies. Factbox: Who is Pakistan's new army chief Asim Munir? 2022-11-24T05:00:00Z He served in Okinawa and worked mainly in the kitchen but also as a quartermaster and prison guard. Eugene Bishop, Maryland World War II vet, celebrates 100th birthday 2022-07-23T04:00:00Z However, a quartermaster was distracted from lookout duty while reading an agency report about the Clinton-to-Mukilteo route, the report said. Captain’s error caused 2022 WA ferry crash in West Seattle, probe says 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z Those soldiers could not fight without the help of members of the engineer, quartermaster, signal, ordnance, transportation, military police, and medical corps. Magruder's American Government 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z Guy Lombari, the state quartermaster for the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Rhode Island, said that this is "a sign of the times," and that a lot of people don’t even understand the sacrifices made. Oregon, Rhode Island war memorials vandalized over Memorial Day weekend, police say 2021-06-01T04:00:00Z And, she said, the majority of Black leaders have been in quartermaster, food, supply or support military occupational specialties. The Black Experience: The story of a woman on Fort Bragg 2021-02-22T05:00:00Z Consider that Fort Lee is home to the Army’s logistics branches: transportation, quartermaster and ordnance. Opinion | Let Trump try to defend racist, traitorous Confederates. Congress can still prevail. 2020-11-29T05:00:00Z The quartermaster now serves as the department’s distribution center for stocks of personal protective equipment. This NYPD depot used to distribute office supplies. Now it protects the force with masks and gloves 2020-04-24T04:00:00Z Just last week, the Army chartered 32 buses to carry 812 new soldiers from Fort Jackson, South Carolina, where they had finished basic combat training, to Fort Lee, Virginia, to start quartermaster and logistics training. Military recruiting struggles as enlistment stations close 2020-04-04T04:00:00Z An 1866 quartermaster general’s report says the cemetery “contains a number of soldiers graves, said to be not less than 75” that are “not distinguishable from citizens graves.” She discovered a lost graveyard and a mystery she longs to solve: Who is buried there? 2020-03-04T05:00:00Z The former Titanic quartermaster ended up working on a cargo ship but was found dead, when it was moored off Aberdeen, from heart disease. Memorial to 'jinxed' Titanic helmsman unveiled 2019-12-19T05:00:00Z Many natives are descendants of the quartermaster of Blackbeard the pirate and still speak with a Hoi Toide brogue, a reference to the way the natives pronounce “high tide.” Opinion | Message From a Proud Island: ‘We Need Your Help’ 2019-09-28T04:00:00Z If the quartermaster section doesn’t hear from a unit, it will check in. This NYPD depot used to distribute office supplies. Now it protects the force with masks and gloves 2020-04-24T04:00:00Z “We were just very, very focused,” said Rolf Sabye, who served on the Hornet in the navigation department as a quartermaster second class petty officer. Apollo 11 splashdown heroes remember recovery efforts: ‘Proud to have been part of it’ 2019-07-24T04:00:00Z His mother was a homemaker, and his father, Wodehouse Richardson, served as a quartermaster general during the Boer War, co-founded the Army & Navy department store chain and was knighted by King Edward VII. John Richardson, art connoisseur and biographer of Picasso, dies at 95 2019-03-13T04:00:00Z He was a Navy quartermaster on leave, dressed in uniform, and after downing a few drinks began walking the streets, where he spotted a young woman in a white nurse’s outfit. George Mendonsa, identified as ‘kissing sailor’ in WWII victory photo, dies at 95 2019-02-18T05:00:00Z He served as a quartermaster on the Sullivans, a destroyer in the Pacific. George Mendonsa, 95, Most Likely the Sailor in a Famous Photo, Dies 2019-02-19T05:00:00Z Defense department quartermasters would use Amazon technology to move ammunition and supplies. From books to bullets: inside Amazon's push to 'defend' America 2019-01-31T05:00:00Z Instead, there’s a quartermaster, also a Mr. Gutsy model, manning a reception desk. Fallout 76 journal, day 4: the bombs are falling 2018-11-26T05:00:00Z Clyde wore a chambray shirt with a T-shirt, quartermaster Navy black oxford shoes and a cotton webbing belt. Magazine letters lead to meeting of WWII sailors’ relatives 2018-11-23T05:00:00Z “This pheasant hunt has had many positive impacts for the community,” Darwin Tolzin, Department of South Dakota VFW quartermaster, said. 5 decorated veterans selected for South Dakota pheasant hunt 2018-11-22T05:00:00Z He has been transferred out of his former narcotics squad to the quartermaster section. Promotions, Not Punishments, for Officers Accused of Lying 2018-03-19T04:00:00Z But Moran was again taken away from the action, assigned to quartermaster duties, where he whipped the unit into shape to please the inspector general. EXCHANGE: Despite wanting to serve in Korea, man got Europe 2017-09-03T04:00:00Z “When we rent the hall, we don’t ask all about the people,” said Robert Waag, a Korean War veteran who serves as the post’s quartermaster. Perspective | A VFW post discovers it has been renting its hall to white supremacists for years 2017-03-22T04:00:00Z The quartermaster helmsman at the controls shifted direction. Washington State Ferries looks to train workforce of its future as retirements loom 2017-02-23T05:00:00Z Manak, who grew up in Novelty and went to West Geauga High School and Kent State, previously served in the Army and worked in artillery and as a quartermaster in Korea and Germany. Dying man donating bobblehead collection to hall of fame 2017-02-11T05:00:00Z We are the kids’ logistics force, We are their quartermasters. The changing face of China’s migrant population 2016-12-01T05:00:00Z Or at least the dueling banter of James Bond and his black ops quartermaster, Q. Tom Brady and Bill Belichick’s secret? It’s not personal; it’s just business 2017-01-26T05:00:00Z His Guard outfit was converting from a quartermaster unit to ADA, and McIntire said he wanted to be an air defender. Air Defense Artillery chief followed unusual path for career 2016-12-25T05:00:00Z Ray Chavez, who lives in Poway and at age 104 is believed to be the oldest living Pearl Harbor survivor, was on board the Condor as a quartermaster in charge of navigation. 75 years later, keeping Pearl Harbor memories alive 2016-12-04T05:00:00Z We are the kids’ logistics force, We are their quartermasters.Listen, the kids are calling,We run to the market.Stuck in the kitchen, we care for them. The changing face of China’s migrant population 2016-12-01T05:00:00Z General in Chief Winfield Scott urged President Abraham Lincoln to name Meigs quartermaster general, lauding the engineer’s “‘high genius’ for science, engineering, and administration.” The man behind the massive logistics of the Union army 2016-11-11T05:00:00Z But at least your folks knew that while you were fighting in World War II, the Army quartermaster gave you three squares a day. The True Histories Behind America’s Most Original Food 2016-07-04T04:00:00Z “I brought the idea to my quartermaster at the VFW and then I was assigned to form a group here.” EXCHANGE: Honor guard ensures veterans aren’t forgotten 2016-06-25T04:00:00Z Instead, they detail troop movements and expenses for provisions, indicating that people throughout the military chain of command down to the fort’s deputy quartermaster were able to write. Parts of Bible may have been written earlier than expected, archaeologists say 2016-04-12T04:00:00Z Instead, they detail troop movements and expenses for provisions, indicating that people throughout the military chain of command down to the fort's deputy quartermaster were able to write. Israeli mathematicians and archaeologists say they have found evidence to suggest that key biblical texts may have been composed earlier than what some scholars think 2016-04-12T04:00:00Z Without his performance as quartermaster general of the U.S. The man behind the massive logistics of the Union army 2016-11-11T05:00:00Z Amos Akerman, a white quartermaster in the Confederate Army, was — after the war, as U.S. attorney general — an advocate for the rights of freed slaves and a crusader against the Ku Klux Klan. Which statues of historical figures should we remove? Use this test. 2016-03-04T05:00:00Z They include a large barracks, a dispensary, a fire station, a quartermaster garage and a large airplane hangar built in 1932. Fort Sill’s historic balloon hangar gets recognition 2016-02-29T05:00:00Z Vučkovac’s father was a quartermaster in the Yugoslav People’s Army, but he never really spoke of the war at home. Bosnia’s Unending War 2015-11-04T05:00:00Z It also honored a former shipmate by conducting a burial at sea for a retired Coast Guard chief quartermaster. Maine-based Coast Guard cutter returns from 50-day patrol 2015-10-29T04:00:00Z Kurt Bruer, a quartermaster who worked this year on El Faro, said he remembered drills that dragged on as workers tried to fix davits used to lower lifeboats. Questions Are Raised About Safety on Ship Missing After Storm 2015-10-06T04:00:00Z Jackson’s tenure as a quartermaster, when he was in his mid-20s, earned him notice. A Military Base in Brooklyn, Still Active, Has an Unparalleled View 2015-09-11T04:00:00Z "Our fear is the scrap yard," post adjutant quartermaster Robert Williams told the newspaper. World War I cannon stolen from Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Michigan 2015-08-27T04:00:00Z Post adjutant quartermaster Robert Williams told the newspaper the cannon may be headed to a scrap yard and adds: “Who’s going to put it in their yard?” Vintage WWI cannon swiped from outside Michigan VFW post 2015-08-27T04:00:00Z It was seen by the quartermaster, the boatswain’s mate, and the man at the wheel, in addition to myself and officers above mentioned. The Man Who Named The Dinosaurs Also Debunked Tales Of Sea Serpents 2015-07-23T04:00:00Z Near the end of the chapter, he quotes a 1918 ode from an Army quartermaster: “We can sing without bands / Parade without banners / But no modern army / Can eat without canners.” ‘Rust’ Offers an Engrossing Look at Corrosion 2015-03-09T04:00:00Z A significant check on the captain’s power was the quartermaster, who served as a sort of prime minister, or chief of staff, to the captain. 5 Ways Pirate Ships Functioned as a True Democracy 2015-03-02T05:00:00Z He then went for military training at Camp Lee, Va., an army base where he became an instructor at the quartermaster school and later an editor of Quartermaster Journal. Melvin J. Gordon, Who Ran Tootsie Roll Industries, Dies at 95 2015-01-21T05:00:00Z While in the Army, Mr. Gordon edited the Quartermaster Journal, which was sent to quartermasters stationed around the world. Tootsie Roll chief, committed to keeping company independent, dies at 95 2015-01-21T05:00:00Z Associated Global Systems, who, like an Army quartermaster, is responsible for provisioning server racks for data centers around the world. Processing Power, Delivered by the Truckload 2014-06-11T04:00:00Z As James Bond remarks, somewhat sardonically, in his latest adventure, “Skyfall,” after meeting his new quartermaster and technology guru, who looks as if he just graduated from university, it is a “brave new world.” Economix Blog: An Economic Primer for Spies 2013-07-04T04:01:35Z The quartermaster was also democratically elected, and held a variety of powers. 5 Ways Pirate Ships Functioned as a True Democracy 2015-03-02T05:00:00Z Responsibility for membership records and recruitment lies primarily with the quartermaster, and he intends to create a website to attract young veterans. R.I.P. American veterans halls 2012-09-30T15:00:00Z He turned to the quartermaster, who, although still gasping for breath, had come through the terrible ordeal with comparatively slight ill-effects. With Beatty off Jutland A Romance of the Great Sea Fight 2012-04-21T02:00:25.260Z The quartermaster’s department, the commissariat, and others, vie with each other in the energy which they exhibit, and the only thing to be wished is that there were a little more unanimity in their efforts. March to Magdala 2012-04-19T02:00:32.620Z One day, which was unusually warm, Noel had been sent to the quartermaster's office on some errand for his colonel. The Young Sharpshooter at Antietam 2012-04-19T02:00:29.860Z The quartermaster can be likened to a judge as well, as he played a vital role in arbitrating disputes among crew members. 5 Ways Pirate Ships Functioned as a True Democracy 2015-03-02T05:00:00Z The quartermaster, whose place he had taken, lay face downward in the welter of his blood, struck stone dead in the fulfilment of his duty. Submarine U93 2012-04-07T02:00:34.693Z With him, and stationed at a small wheel in the wake of a binnacle, was a quartermaster. With Beatty off Jutland A Romance of the Great Sea Fight 2012-04-21T02:00:25.260Z Colonel Phayre’s and the quartermaster’s departments’ gross miscalculation of distances is becoming a very serious nuisance. March to Magdala 2012-04-19T02:00:32.620Z Without being seen he peered from behind his stand and saw that Levi Kadoff had entered the quartermaster's place. The Young Sharpshooter at Antietam 2012-04-19T02:00:29.860Z Booty was divided according to skill and duty.The captain and the quartermaster received between one and a half and two shares, and all other positions of name received one and a quarter share each. 5 Ways Pirate Ships Functioned as a True Democracy 2015-03-02T05:00:00Z As quick as thought he turned, and dashing up the bridge steps, thrust the quartermaster aside and seized the spokes of the wheel. Submarine U93 2012-04-07T02:00:34.693Z The quartermaster smiled grimly as the faint words of the chorus of "They don't run corridor cars on our branch line" caught his ear, followed by an emphatic "Chuck it, old bird." With Beatty off Jutland A Romance of the Great Sea Fight 2012-04-21T02:00:25.260Z I have now finished the news of the week, with the exception only of an adventure which befell Captain Pottinger, of the quartermaster’s department. March to Magdala 2012-04-19T02:00:32.620Z "You thought you would bribe me, did you?" replied the quartermaster in apparent anger. The Young Sharpshooter at Antietam 2012-04-19T02:00:29.860Z One captain explained, “The captain can undertake nothing which the quartermaster does not approve…. he speaks for and looks after the interest of the crew.” 5 Ways Pirate Ships Functioned as a True Democracy 2015-03-02T05:00:00Z During the incident with the "Dresden" two of the ship's quartermasters had been severely wounded and rendered incapable of carrying on their work. Submarine U93 2012-04-07T02:00:34.693Z He was conscious of the quartermaster and the others on the bridge staggering, with their fingers frantically gripping their throats. With Beatty off Jutland A Romance of the Great Sea Fight 2012-04-21T02:00:25.260Z Next to the barge lie two native boats discharging stores, which a fatigue-party are loading into the trucks, under the direction of the officers of the quartermaster’s or commissariat departments. March to Magdala 2012-04-19T02:00:32.620Z The pack train was heavily laden, and an inebriated quartermaster conceived the brilliant idea of lessening the burden by leaving out the larger part of the ammunition. The Columbia River Its History, Its Myths, Its Scenery, Its Commerce 2012-04-07T02:00:31.747Z He had approached within twenty-five yards of the ship before the quartermaster’s eye detected his indistinct outline against the snow. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 3 2012-04-03T02:00:31.900Z Both Dawes and the acting quartermaster wore waterproof coats and sou'westers. Submarine U93 2012-04-07T02:00:34.693Z The quartermaster was huddled in a heap at the base of the steam steering-gear column with a ghastly wound in his thigh. With Beatty off Jutland A Romance of the Great Sea Fight 2012-04-21T02:00:25.260Z The commissariat owns it not, the quartermaster and adjutant-general know nothing whatever of it. March to Magdala 2012-04-19T02:00:32.620Z "Now, quartermaster, look to your sails as closely, as you would watch one seeking your life." The Portland Sketch Book 2012-03-28T02:00:28.847Z "You're out of your reckoning for once, quartermaster; call Mr. ——, if I am not on board by eight bells;" and with this I disappeared over the side. Ti-Ping Tien-Kwoh The History of the Ti-Ping Revolution (Volume I) 2012-03-19T02:00:25.027Z There were now but two quartermasters capable of doing duty; and Captain Crouch had to look about him to find other men capable of taking the places of those who had been disabled. Submarine U93 2012-04-07T02:00:34.693Z A sudden blinding glare enveloped the Calder, causing her lieutenant-commander, quartermaster, and helmsman to blink helplessly. With Beatty off Jutland A Romance of the Great Sea Fight 2012-04-21T02:00:25.260Z In consequence of the reports which came in, the march was postponed to the 9th, and Captain Macgregor, of the quartermaster’s department, was sent out to report. March to Magdala 2012-04-19T02:00:32.620Z Fortunately an alert quartermaster detected his form outlined against the snow and at once shouted to the dogs. True Tales of Arctic Heroism in the New World 2012-03-13T02:00:24.640Z My attention was, of course, directed to the lady designated a "pi-ar Portuguee" by the quartermaster; I at once discovered that she was a Macao Portuguese, very handsome; and, to all appearance, in great affliction. Ti-Ping Tien-Kwoh The History of the Ti-Ping Revolution (Volume I) 2012-03-19T02:00:25.027Z The promoted Portuguese quartermaster shrugged his shoulders and spread out his hands. The White Blackbird 2012-03-10T03:00:15.513Z Without a moment's hesitation Crosthwaite telegraphed for full speed, at the same time ordering the quartermaster to port helm. With Beatty off Jutland A Romance of the Great Sea Fight 2012-04-21T02:00:25.260Z But I had been quartermaster, commissary, and adjutant in the field. Famous American Statesmen 2012-03-01T03:00:26.167Z He had four quartermasters, one of whom was a foreigner. The Cruise of the 'Alerte' The narrative of a search for treasure on the desert island of Trinidad 2012-02-17T03:00:29.247Z The old quartermaster's warning proved his experience, although, with one exception, it was unnecessary in my case, yet the exception was sufficient. Ti-Ping Tien-Kwoh The History of the Ti-Ping Revolution (Volume I) 2012-03-19T02:00:25.027Z The open wheel-house behind him was occupied only by the quartermaster on duty. The White Blackbird 2012-03-10T03:00:15.513Z The quartermaster looks after the housing problem, and where there are five thousand Americans, most of them living with families, the educational problem necessitates a department by itself. Prowling about Panama 2012-02-11T03:04:04.040Z It was several years now since he had touched a vessel's wheel, or done more than raise a directing hand to the trimly uniformed quartermaster who controlled the big liner's steering engine. Thrice Armed 2012-02-03T03:00:24.970Z And, beyond this, the quartermaster must have been acquainted with what was taking place in two other distant portions of the world during the year of his professed landing on the desert island. The Cruise of the 'Alerte' The narrative of a search for treasure on the desert island of Trinidad 2012-02-17T03:00:29.247Z I was alone on the quarter-deck, with the exception of an old weather-beaten quartermaster. Ti-Ping Tien-Kwoh The History of the Ti-Ping Revolution (Volume I) 2012-03-19T02:00:25.027Z "Yes," said I, slowly, "I know of him, but not as much as you do, Mr. Glen, who were quartermaster with him at Whydah on the ship Royal Fortune." The Watchers A Novel 2012-01-29T03:00:08.560Z "I had to give the quartermaster orders to have our lancha ready, and he'll take any passengers straight across to her." For Jacinta 2012-01-27T03:00:20.840Z Then the voice of the quartermaster reached them as he answered somebody who called to him from the approaching boat. Thrice Armed 2012-02-03T03:00:24.970Z A quartermaster belonging to the ship, by the name of McGregor, had his wife on board; they were a respectable couple and greatly attached to each other. History of Halifax City 2012-01-26T03:00:13.263Z Captain Watling and both quartermasters were killed, and many were disabled. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume II (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:10.880Z George Glen he called himself, and said he had been quartermaster with Adam Mayle at Whydah. The Watchers A Novel 2012-01-29T03:00:08.560Z While here, one of their quartermasters, a Catalonian by birth, fled to the23 Spaniards, and compelled the French to abandon a design on the town of Granada. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume III (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:10.207Z Then he signed to the quartermaster, and gripping the whistle-lanyard flung out a sonorous blast of warning. Thrice Armed 2012-02-03T03:00:24.970Z Jack was sent to the quartermaster’s with an order for a new suit of soldier’s clothes. Nurse and Spy in the Union Army The Adventures and Experiences of a Woman in Hospitals, Camps, and Battle-Fields 2012-01-07T03:00:15.907Z In August they landed again to kill goats on the island of Plate, where Ringrose and James Chappel, a quartermaster, fought a duel on shore, with what result we do not know. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume II (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:10.880Z "How did you know that I was quartermaster on the Royal Fortune?" The Watchers A Novel 2012-01-29T03:00:08.560Z While in this strait, the English sent a quartermaster to ask the French to join in an expedition against the town of Leon, being too weak by themselves. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume III (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:10.207Z Then the quartermaster pulled over his wheel, and the Shasta crept ahead a little with a message hung outside her bridge rails. Thrice Armed 2012-02-03T03:00:24.970Z But upon finding the quartermaster I was politely informed that he had bought and paid for the horse, and of course I could not have it. Nurse and Spy in the Union Army The Adventures and Experiences of a Woman in Hospitals, Camps, and Battle-Fields 2012-01-07T03:00:15.907Z One meal a-day was now the rule, and the victuals were served out by the quartermaster with the exactness of gold. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume II (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:10.880Z Field’s division was ordered to the railway station, and the quartermaster was sent in advance to have the cars ready to move it. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z The captain and quartermaster shall receive two shares of every prize. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume III (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:10.207Z Jimmy called to his quartermaster before he answered the man. Thrice Armed 2012-02-03T03:00:24.970Z An older police officer said, “Try the quartermaster.” Crime Scene: Symbols of Mourning for New York City?s Fallen Police Officers 2011-12-17T04:04:42Z Alternately glancing at the tightly drawing sails and the hostile ship astern, he directed the brig's course by a gentle motion of his hand, a signal that the quick-witted quartermaster knew how to obey. The Quest of the 'Golden Hope' A Seventeenth Century Story of Adventure 2011-12-06T03:00:23.443Z The quartermaster, Colonel Taylor, who was ordered to secure a competent guide at the first moment of receipt of orders to march, reported of the matter thus: “Meadow Farm, Orange Court-House, “July 1, 1879. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z For small offences, too insignificant for a jury, the quartermaster was the arbitrator. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume III (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:10.207Z Merril's boat was almost alongside, when the quartermaster broke out the stars and stripes at the Shasta's masthead. Thrice Armed 2012-02-03T03:00:24.970Z But he remained there for only a minute, for the quartermaster hopped over the thwarts, seized the Russian by his coat and by the seat of his trousers, and threw him out without ceremony. A Boy of the Dominion A Tale of Canadian Immigration 2011-12-05T03:00:47.097Z "Keep her as she goes, quartermaster," ordered Captain Jeremy, who was now devoting his attention to some secret bearings on the shore. The Quest of the 'Golden Hope' A Seventeenth Century Story of Adventure 2011-12-06T03:00:23.443Z Control of the trains was under General Bragg’s quartermaster, who had orders for the cars to be ready to transport the troops on their arrival, but the trains were not ready until the 5th. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z The quartermaster was, in fact, their magistrate, the captain their king. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume III (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:10.207Z Wyndham, on his part, went to take his supper, which was brought him by Amos Sherwin, one of the quartermasters, his own servant, it appeared, being ill. Perils in the Transvaal and Zululand 2011-12-02T03:00:22.447Z “Or do you happen to have done away with them?” asked the quartermasters. The Norwegian Fairy Book 2011-11-22T03:00:08.940Z I must, therefore, explain the leading marks to Captain 'Enery and our quartermaster, for some mishap might occur to render me helpless. The Quest of the 'Golden Hope' A Seventeenth Century Story of Adventure 2011-12-06T03:00:23.443Z Our chief quartermaster, Colonel Taylor, whose home was between Orange Court-House and the Wilderness, had been ordered to secure the services of the most competent guide to be found. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z By this prize his men gained �3000 a-piece, and but for the cowardice and mutiny of the quartermaster and some others would have captured five other ships. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume III (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:10.207Z Scotch ale and London porter were not embraced in any list of authorized rations, nor were straw hats and linen pantaloons included in quartermaster's stores. The Life of Lyman Trumbull 2011-11-20T03:00:11.243Z When they reached land, the captain and the quartermasters spoke of writing to their wives. The Norwegian Fairy Book 2011-11-22T03:00:08.940Z Here I was met at the gangway by Tompkins, the quartermaster, whom we knew to be one of the malcontents. The Quest of the 'Golden Hope' A Seventeenth Century Story of Adventure 2011-12-06T03:00:23.443Z The transportation was ordered by the quartermaster’s department at Richmond, and the divisions were made ready to board the trains as soon as they could reach us. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z On Snelgrave saying it was his duty to defend his ship, the quartermaster presented a pistol at his breast, but he parried310 it, and the bullet passed under his arm. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume III (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:10.207Z The captain blew his whistle, and the head and shoulders of a quartermaster appeared on the ladder, looking up to the bridge. The World Masters 2011-11-18T03:00:31.543Z They just forgot to let the fire go out in the caboose, and that is why there’s smoke,” said the quartermaster’s wife, “so tell away.” The Norwegian Fairy Book 2011-11-22T03:00:08.940Z "Whatever it is, it comes from seaward," said the quartermaster. The Quest of the 'Golden Hope' A Seventeenth Century Story of Adventure 2011-12-06T03:00:23.443Z But the quartermaster found that the railroad company could furnish transportation for three brigades only. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z The quartermaster then struck at him with his sword, and pursued him into Davis's cabin, where he thrust at him, and ran him through the hand, wounding the captain as well. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume III (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:10.207Z "Mr Williams, sir," replied the quartermaster, touching his cap. The World Masters 2011-11-18T03:00:31.543Z “No, you can see there’s not,” said the others, the wives of the first and second quartermasters. The Norwegian Fairy Book 2011-11-22T03:00:08.940Z "Wouldn't they have done better if they had run back and taken cover in the woods?" asked the quartermaster. The Quest of the 'Golden Hope' A Seventeenth Century Story of Adventure 2011-12-06T03:00:23.443Z One party killed Colonel Cross, our chief quartermaster, on the 10th of April. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z He then instantly went on board his own ship, and bore down upon Cocklyn, who finally consented to make the quartermaster beg pardon for his fault. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume III (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:10.207Z The two quartermasters picked up the handcuffed Williams, and flung him in through the open door of the saloon. The World Masters 2011-11-18T03:00:31.543Z "Pass the word for the quartermaster to strike four bells, instantly," added the young commander. Brave Old Salt or, Life on the Quarter Deck 2011-11-04T02:00:18.377Z "We are just going in," said the captain, laughing at my astonishment, and he gave orders to the quartermaster at the wheel to steer straight for one of the pillars. Alone with the Hairy Ainu or, 3,800 miles on a pack saddle in Yezo and a cruise to the Kurile Islands. 2011-10-30T02:00:10.270Z Nestled among its five ranges of hills, its impregnable position no doubt first attracted the attention of the commander-in-chief and that of his trusted quartermaster, General Nathaniel Greene. Authors and Writers Associated with Morristown With a Chapter on Historic Morristown 2011-10-25T02:00:25.713Z Soon after this the brutal quartermaster fell sick of a fever, and sent to Snelgrave to beg his forgiveness, for having attempted to shoot him. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume III (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:10.207Z He guessed that the officer of the watch would be drinking cocoa in the chartroom, and that the bridge would be deserted save for the native quartermaster at the wheel. The Wireless Officer 2011-10-24T02:00:17.560Z "By the deep four," sang the quartermaster in the chains. Brave Old Salt or, Life on the Quarter Deck 2011-11-04T02:00:18.377Z The major laughed when I told him of our quartermaster's requisition. Life in an Indian Outpost 2011-10-19T02:00:19.943Z The quartermaster's trains were accompanied by at least a company of infantry. A Trooper Galahad 2011-10-12T02:00:53.977Z On their calling for "mercy," the quartermaster, who always headed the pirate boarders, came down from the quarterdeck and inquired for the captain, asking how he dared to fire. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume III (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:10.207Z The skipper, standing beside the two quartermasters at the helm, was about to take his sorely tried craft over the dangerous bar. The Wireless Officer 2011-10-24T02:00:17.560Z A quartermaster had been stationed in the fore-chains when the steamer got under way, to take the soundings, which seemed to be the pilot's principal reliance in the difficult duty he had undertaken. Brave Old Salt or, Life on the Quarter Deck 2011-11-04T02:00:18.377Z "Why, bless you, Sir, the wery moment that there light goes out, and the quartermaster turns his back, they makes a regular sortee, and in they all comes." In the Arctic Seas A Narrative of the Discovery of the Fate of Sir John Franklin and his Companions 2011-10-10T02:00:18.377Z The quartermaster's train under proper escort had made the long pull from Department Head-Quarters, and all unannounced came these chattels to the new troop leader. A Trooper Galahad 2011-10-12T02:00:53.977Z The quartermaster who came up, told him he should be cut to pieces if his men did not recover the pirate's boat that had run adrift. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume III (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:10.207Z Cowering under the lee of the funnel casing were about twelve of the crew, including the bo'sun and quartermaster. The Nameless Island A Story of some Modern Robinson Crusoes 2011-10-08T02:00:20.880Z The captain of the Ben Nevis, sullen and discontented, stood by the quartermaster at the wheel. Brave Old Salt or, Life on the Quarter Deck 2011-11-04T02:00:18.377Z Not long ago old Harvey was chief quartermaster in a line-of-battle ship, and a regular magnet to all the younger midshipmen. In the Arctic Seas A Narrative of the Discovery of the Fate of Sir John Franklin and his Companions 2011-10-10T02:00:18.377Z The quartermaster was out a horse and equipments, and several confiding enlisted men and laundresses were defrauded of money loaned the dashing sergeant. A Trooper Galahad 2011-10-12T02:00:53.977Z The quartermaster heard in spite of the terrific din. The Fight for Constantinople A Story of the Gallipoli Peninsula 2011-10-04T02:00:17.837Z "We can let her come round now," Grahame answered, and beckoned to the quartermaster. The Coast of Adventure 2011-10-03T02:00:25.810Z "Hard a starboard!" said Mr. Somers, now the officer of the deck, to the quartermaster, who was conning the wheel. Brave Old Salt or, Life on the Quarter Deck 2011-11-04T02:00:18.377Z Fair ladies and maids of all ages, Little girls and cadets howe’er youthful, Home-guards, quartermasters and sages, Who write for the newspapers so truthful! Southern War Songs Camp-Fire, Patriotic and Sentimental 2011-09-27T02:00:19.517Z Behind him came the quartermaster, Diatloff, who was quite a personage in the establishment, for he was really at the bottom of all the authorities did. The House of the Dead or Prison Life in Siberia with an introduction by Julius Bramont 2011-09-27T02:00:18.213Z Reining in towards the sidewalk, the sauntering quartermaster was hailed, and that somewhat bulky official stepped up to the side of their stylish turn-out. Campaigning with Crook and Stories of Army Life 2011-09-21T02:00:34.517Z "Perfectly, sir; and just what they lost and how much they owed the quartermaster's gang when they left." Trumpeter Fred A Story of the Plains 2011-09-15T02:00:11.393Z A quartermaster from the Chatauqua was placed at the wheel, and when the anchor was heaved up, the Tallapoosa started on her course. Brave Old Salt or, Life on the Quarter Deck 2011-11-04T02:00:18.377Z He could recognize the other members of the staff, the adjutant, the commissary, the quartermaster, the doctor—he knew them all. Mortmain 2011-09-09T02:01:10.217Z As soon as the quartermaster entered the wardroom, a few seconds before eight in the evening, and reported the hour to the commander, poor Nero took refuge under the sofa. Aileen Aroon, A Memoir With other Tales of Faithful Friends and Favourites 2011-09-08T02:00:20.773Z At half-past five we catch glimpses of distant patrols and herds of cavalry horses and quartermasters' mules on the sloping side-hills. Campaigning with Crook and Stories of Army Life 2011-09-21T02:00:34.517Z "The major has just driven off in the quartermaster's ambulance, and they're gone to look at some steamboat," said the corporal at the gate. Kitty's Conquest 2011-08-30T02:00:36.270Z "Mark under water seven!" cried the quartermaster in the chains. Brave Old Salt or, Life on the Quarter Deck 2011-11-04T02:00:18.377Z When passing through Augusta I went to the quartermaster's department and drew my pay, amounting to $156. Life in the Confederate Army Being Personal Experiences of a Private Soldier in the Confederate Army 2011-08-19T02:00:11.243Z To the eye of a quartermaster, it was the perfect fixer-upper for V.I.P. delegations from Washington. Military Memo: In Baghdad, Closing a 5-Star Retreat That Has Served a 4-Star Clientele 2011-08-08T23:57:17Z All tents, camp equipage, bedding, and baggage, except articles hereinafter specified, to be stored in the wagons, and wagons turned over to care of chief quartermaster by sunrise to-morrow. Campaigning with Crook and Stories of Army Life 2011-09-21T02:00:34.517Z Another second and it was deposited in front of her, and she bade him summon his brotherhood; and they went, even the stolid quartermaster, who felt sheepish apparently. Kitty's Conquest 2011-08-30T02:00:36.270Z Her effectual and practical work in the departments of the commissary, the quartermaster and the surgeon, and her magic influence at home and on the spirit of the army, were something wonderful. The Women of the Confederacy 2011-08-05T02:00:53.333Z Between St. Thomas and the island of Martinique, we fell in with some floating seaweed, so peculiar in appearance that an obliging quartermaster picked up a spray for closer examination. Equatorial America Descriptive of a Visit to St. Thomas, Martinique, Barbadoes, and the Principal Capitals of South America 2011-08-05T02:00:46.387Z They accordingly climbed the ladder, and followed the quartermaster along the deck to a sumptuous saloon under the bridge. A Cabinet Secret 2011-07-31T02:00:10.693Z You and your partner, "Donnybrook," were ugly enough when I picked you out of the quartermaster's herd at Fort Hays the night we made our sudden start for the Sioux campaign. Campaigning with Crook and Stories of Army Life 2011-09-21T02:00:34.517Z The quartermaster had been unable to secure transportation for the horses in the "Howard." Kitty's Conquest 2011-08-30T02:00:36.270Z We both looked and saw a hussar quartermaster, a withered, gray old man, with quantities of chevrons on his arm, arrive in great haste. The Blockade of Phalsburg An Episode of the End of the Empire 2011-07-27T02:00:39.197Z I could have borne all this if the requisitions had not begun; but now the quartermasters were making their appearance, to settle with me, as they said. The Pl?biscite or, A Miller's Story of the War 2011-07-27T02:00:38.240Z Many men of the Mayflower also died that dreadful winter as the ship lay at anchor in the bay, including the boatswain, the gunner, and the cook, three quartermasters and several seamen. The Romantic Story of the Mayflower Pilgrims And Its Place in the Life of To-day 2011-07-18T02:00:23.730Z General Merritt was unfeignedly glad to see his quartermaster; he had received his orders to hasten in to Fort Laramie and proceed to the reinforcement of General Crook, and every moment was precious. Campaigning with Crook and Stories of Army Life 2011-09-21T02:00:34.517Z General Greene, who is acting as quartermaster at present, is encamped here. Peggy Owen Patriot A Story for Girls 2011-07-17T02:00:32.837Z It was seen by the quartermaster, the boatswain's mate, and the man at the wheel, in addition to myself and the officers above mentioned. Sea Monsters Unmasked and Sea Fables Explained 2011-07-11T02:00:07.857Z The quartermasters made out an inventory; they carried away my best cow, and gave me a receipt for everything in the name of his Majesty the King of Prussia. The Pl?biscite or, A Miller's Story of the War 2011-07-27T02:00:38.240Z And the stalwart quartermaster barred with his substantial form the steps leading up to the bridge. The Red Derelict 2011-07-05T02:00:30.143Z While at Fort Randall, Sitting Bull received an order from the quartermaster for three sacks of hay. Legends of The Kaw The Folk-Lore of the Indians of the Kansas River Valley 2011-07-01T02:00:16.500Z Quite a village of blacksmith shops, storehouses and other buildings connected with the quartermaster’s department had grown up around the house where General Greene made his headquarters. Peggy Owen Patriot A Story for Girls 2011-07-17T02:00:32.837Z At the foot of each soldier's bed was whatever manner of small wooden box he could corral from the quartermaster, and there he kept all he owned. Our Army at the Front 2011-06-26T02:00:07.933Z That very day, when I was least expecting it, the quartermasters came back to requisition meat. The Pl?biscite or, A Miller's Story of the War 2011-07-27T02:00:38.240Z Cass, of Michigan, arrived on the fourth of July, greatly to the relief of the besieged garrison, which he mustered into the service of the United States, appointing Mr. Lockwood quartermaster. Fifty Years In The Northwest With An Introduction And Appendix Containing Reminiscences, Incidents And Notes 2011-06-13T02:00:27.317Z “Davis, is this true?” demanded the quartermaster sternly. The Battleship Boys at Sea Two Apprentices in Uncle Sam's Navy 2011-06-06T02:00:06.803Z Mr. Owen, will you see to ‘t that the quartermaster heeds your wife’s injunction about those eggs?” Peggy Owen Patriot A Story for Girls 2011-07-17T02:00:32.837Z Ruyters turned to his quartermaster, who was holding an open account book, quill pen in hand. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z Denver stood chatting with him for a few moments and then rejoined the pessimistic quartermaster. Men, Women and Guns 2011-05-27T02:00:17.367Z Caldwell, quartermaster at Fort Crawford, received the load, and learning something of the perils of the journey, gave me eighty dollars instead of the forty he had promised. Fifty Years In The Northwest With An Introduction And Appendix Containing Reminiscences, Incidents And Notes 2011-06-13T02:00:27.317Z These I rounded up, but I will confess that I entirely forgot the man Hickey, sir,” continued the quartermaster, saluting as he spoke. The Battleship Boys at Sea Two Apprentices in Uncle Sam's Navy 2011-06-06T02:00:06.803Z The second mate repeats the command, yet the quartermaster turns the rudder wheel left. Trade Slows as the Mississippi River Floods 2011-05-26T03:01:00Z Ruyters barked an order to his quartermaster, and moments later the main hatch was opened. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z Among those affected by the move would be quartermasters and cooks in 16 Air Assault Brigade who are traditionally fully trained to parachute. Paras 'face special payment cut' 2011-05-26T02:36:25Z In 1862 he was appointed quartermaster of the Ninth Minnesota Volunteer Infantry. Fifty Years In The Northwest With An Introduction And Appendix Containing Reminiscences, Incidents And Notes 2011-06-13T02:00:27.317Z Having spent three years in high school, after finishing at the grammar school, the boys found themselves well able to fill out the application blanks without having to ask questions of the quartermaster. The Battleship Boys at Sea Two Apprentices in Uncle Sam's Navy 2011-06-06T02:00:06.803Z Once again, the quartermaster turns the wheel hard left to the port side of the ship. Trade Slows as the Mississippi River Floods 2011-05-26T03:01:00Z He turned and spoke quickly to his quartermaster, a short, surly seaman who had been with the Zeelander almost as long as Ruyters. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z Had Mrs. Hoge and Mrs. Livermore any more experience in feeding fifteen hundred mouths a day than the quartermaster of a regiment? A New Atmosphere 2011-05-20T02:00:35.903Z He was employed for three years during the Civil War in the quartermaster's department at St. Louis, Missouri. Fifty Years In The Northwest With An Introduction And Appendix Containing Reminiscences, Incidents And Notes 2011-06-13T02:00:27.317Z The quartermaster seated himself at a desk, where he went over the applications carefully. The Battleship Boys at Sea Two Apprentices in Uncle Sam's Navy 2011-06-06T02:00:06.803Z He was a great favorite with Captain Stewart, then the Commander of the old frigate, and by him he had been promoted to the position of quartermaster. Yankee Ships and Yankee Sailors: Tales of 1812 2011-05-19T02:00:07.643Z A re-examination of Cadet Smith is hereby ordered to be conducted immediately under the charge of the lord high chief quartermaster of the academy. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z The mobiles arrived preceded by their quartermasters carrying large black crowns; the trumpeters, posted at each corner of the pedestal, saluted them, and the crowd cheered them to the echo. History of the Commune of 1871 2011-05-07T02:00:33.113Z Emerson, very much infuriated, rushed to his quarters, loaded a pair of huge flintlock pistols, returned to McPhail, who was unarmed, and without ceremony presented them to the head of the little quartermaster. Fifty Years In The Northwest With An Introduction And Appendix Containing Reminiscences, Incidents And Notes 2011-06-13T02:00:27.317Z Quickly striding down to the line, the men facing away from him, he called the chief quartermaster to him. The Battleship Boys at Sea Two Apprentices in Uncle Sam's Navy 2011-06-06T02:00:06.803Z Men forget their wounds in moments of great mental excitement; since he had been brought below, the quartermaster had been following every movement of the ship as if he had been on deck. Yankee Ships and Yankee Sailors: Tales of 1812 2011-05-19T02:00:07.643Z The lord high chief quartermaster presently slipped in, once more bedecked with medals and mustache. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z In the same manner he recounts, in the style of a pretentious quartermaster, the history of the Commune and of the last struggles. History of the Commune of 1871 2011-05-07T02:00:33.113Z He served his country during the war of the Rebellion, and in 1863 was appointed quartermaster with the rank of captain, which position he held until mustered out at the close of the war. Fifty Years In The Northwest With An Introduction And Appendix Containing Reminiscences, Incidents And Notes 2011-06-13T02:00:27.317Z Hickey was told to patrol his tour until relieved by the quartermaster. The Battleship Boys at Sea Two Apprentices in Uncle Sam's Navy 2011-06-06T02:00:06.803Z One of the most remarkable conversions in our regiment is that of a quartermaster's sergeant. E.P. Roe: Reminiscences of his Life 2011-05-05T02:00:19.377Z The lord high chief quartermaster finished, and Cadet Smith sank down upon the bed in horror. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z Below the officers' quarters, was the quartermaster and commissary storehouses and corrals and stables. Little Pills, An Army Story Being Some Experiences of a United States Army Medical Officer on the Frontier Nearly a Half Century Ago 2011-04-28T02:00:13.453Z He served three years during the Civil War in the Thirtieth Wisconsin Infantry, and left the service with the rank of quartermaster. Fifty Years In The Northwest With An Introduction And Appendix Containing Reminiscences, Incidents And Notes 2011-06-13T02:00:27.317Z The quartermaster, in his turn, had nothing but words of regret and apology, and was dismissed with a word of caution for the future. The Battleship Boys at Sea Two Apprentices in Uncle Sam's Navy 2011-06-06T02:00:06.803Z Then he sprang to the pilot-house, and, looking in through the open door, saw the quartermaster leaning slackly on the small brass wheel. The Secret of the Reef 2011-04-12T02:00:26.980Z Then the lord high chief quartermaster said that he was a first-rate judge of weight, having slaughtered hogs in his youth, and could tell by the feel. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z The quartermaster furnished transportation, that is to say, orders to the transportation companies, railroads, stage-lines, etc., to carry the officer to point of destination. Little Pills, An Army Story Being Some Experiences of a United States Army Medical Officer on the Frontier Nearly a Half Century Ago 2011-04-28T02:00:13.453Z During the Mexican War he served as a quartermaster in Col. Fifty Years In The Northwest With An Introduction And Appendix Containing Reminiscences, Incidents And Notes 2011-06-13T02:00:27.317Z The quartermaster eyed the two boys sternly for a moment. The Battleship Boys at Sea Two Apprentices in Uncle Sam's Navy 2011-06-06T02:00:06.803Z As they were still out of sight of land he had no companion except the quartermaster at the wheel in the glass-fronted pilot-house. The Secret of the Reef 2011-04-12T02:00:26.980Z The boys had brought the mail over with them, so as soon as the ladies had retired the officers went over to the quartermaster's office while the four boys separated for the night. The Boy Scouts of the Air in Indian Land 2011-04-11T02:00:11.027Z The controversy between Doctor Mills, the medical director and the department quartermaster was quite amusing. Little Pills, An Army Story Being Some Experiences of a United States Army Medical Officer on the Frontier Nearly a Half Century Ago 2011-04-28T02:00:13.453Z The quartermaster would take me over the country with the wagon train at daylight in the morning. My Cave Life in Vicksburg With Letters of Trial and Travel 2011-03-30T02:00:13.113Z Here, they were turned over to another quartermaster, who proceeded to instruct them in their duties. The Battleship Boys at Sea Two Apprentices in Uncle Sam's Navy 2011-06-06T02:00:06.803Z The skipper looked at the compass and studied the quartermaster’s face; then he beckoned Jimmy outside. The Secret of the Reef 2011-04-12T02:00:26.980Z They were “mounted volunteers;” but as each individual had been his own quartermaster, no two were either armed or mounted alike. Osceola the Seminole The Red Fawn of the Flower Land 2011-03-22T02:00:20.123Z He was quartermaster and it contained about fifteen hundred dollars of government money. Little Pills, An Army Story Being Some Experiences of a United States Army Medical Officer on the Frontier Nearly a Half Century Ago 2011-04-28T02:00:13.453Z We drove to the quartermaster’s office, and the gentlemen conducted us in, regretting that they had been obliged to send for me in such a summary manner. My Cave Life in Vicksburg With Letters of Trial and Travel 2011-03-30T02:00:13.113Z The quartermaster ran his eyes down the line. The Battleship Boys at Sea Two Apprentices in Uncle Sam's Navy 2011-06-06T02:00:06.803Z This individual wore the uniform of a mounted cannonier, and the insignia of chief quartermaster. The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution 2011-03-21T02:00:09.090Z A “commissary” caters only for the inner man; a quartermaster’s duty is to shelter, clothe, arm, and equip. Osceola the Seminole The Red Fawn of the Flower Land 2011-03-22T02:00:20.123Z I was on the roof of the new commissary building where the quartermaster's employes were putting on shingles and one of them happened to look up and said, "Hello; that looks like a Norther coming." Little Pills, An Army Story Being Some Experiences of a United States Army Medical Officer on the Frontier Nearly a Half Century Ago 2011-04-28T02:00:13.453Z Stirling turned the wheel over to the quartermaster after Marr had indicated a compass point, then rolled across the quarter-deck and stood by the green starboard light of the ship, which was turned out. The Ice Pilot 2011-03-09T03:00:48.433Z You will receive your instructions from the quartermaster. The Battleship Boys at Sea Two Apprentices in Uncle Sam's Navy 2011-06-06T02:00:06.803Z He had been placed in that corps after the Russian campaign, in which he served as quartermaster in the artillery of the Imperial Guard. The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution 2011-03-21T02:00:09.090Z "I hope you will advance no objection; but I intend to see Mrs. Gwynn and Judge Roscoe, and assure them that I had no part in giving this information to the quartermaster's department." The Storm Centre 2011-03-01T03:00:39.427Z The quartermaster contracted his corn that year at 14 cents a bushel and the farmers who furnished it were greatly pleased at getting such a good price for shelled corn. Little Pills, An Army Story Being Some Experiences of a United States Army Medical Officer on the Frontier Nearly a Half Century Ago 2011-04-28T02:00:13.453Z Behind him stood the helmsman at the steam-steering gear, his eyes fixed upon the cryptic movements of the operator's hands, as the latter transmitted the course to the quartermaster. Billy Barcroft, R.N.A.S. A story of the Great War 2011-02-24T03:01:02.917Z Mess being over, the quartermaster, as directed, repaired to the office of the lieutenant commander to receive the reprimand that he supposed was in store for him. The Battleship Boys at Sea Two Apprentices in Uncle Sam's Navy 2011-06-06T02:00:06.803Z A battalion is commanded by a lieutenant-colonel, who is assisted by a major, an adjutant, a quartermaster, together with a number of sergeants, orderlies, and clerks. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 1 (of 10) From the Beginning of the War to the Landing of the British Army in France 2011-02-19T03:01:09.157Z Fort Reno, a U.S. military post, was established near El Reno in 1876, and in 1908 became a supply depot of the quartermaster’s department under the name of “Fort Reno Remount Depot.” Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 3 "Electrostatics" to "Engis" 2011-02-06T03:00:53.093Z The quarters at the different military posts were furnished by the quartermaster with stoves, tables, bedsteads and all kinds of furniture that would be cumbersome to move. Little Pills, An Army Story Being Some Experiences of a United States Army Medical Officer on the Frontier Nearly a Half Century Ago 2011-04-28T02:00:13.453Z Most of them had not had time to buy uniforms of their own, but were dressed in the sort supplied by the quartermaster's store—good material, but badly fitting. Over Here Impressions of America by a British officer 2011-01-30T03:00:16.597Z The lieutenant commander was very severe upon the quartermaster for the latter’s failure to relieve Hickey at the proper time. The Battleship Boys at Sea Two Apprentices in Uncle Sam's Navy 2011-06-06T02:00:06.803Z The quartermaster has charge of the stores, clothing, and the equipment of the men. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 1 (of 10) From the Beginning of the War to the Landing of the British Army in France 2011-02-19T03:01:09.157Z There was trouble somewhere in the quartermaster's department, and no rations could be procured on that day. Vermont riflemen in the war for the union, 1861 to 1865 A history of Company F, First United States sharp shooters 2011-01-28T03:00:21.780Z This was the loss of the quartermaster's mules, which occurred the latter part of the winter. Little Pills, An Army Story Being Some Experiences of a United States Army Medical Officer on the Frontier Nearly a Half Century Ago 2011-04-28T02:00:13.453Z Which, the economist adds, is a "parastatal" company "run by the military's quartermaster general". Bargain basement Burma ? if you have friends in high places 2011-01-27T07:00:01Z The drill over, the quartermaster, accompanied by the executive officer, Lieutenant Commander Devall, appeared at the boys’ quarters. The Battleship Boys at Sea Two Apprentices in Uncle Sam's Navy 2011-06-06T02:00:06.803Z When he talked it was about his regiment in India, his officers, his quartermaster sergeant, the health of his men, the ugly look of things in the East. The Rustle of Silk 2011-01-27T03:00:44.390Z With a quickness born of many a tussle with a bucking broncho, Maseden leaped, caught the rope held by the quartermaster, and jerked it violently. His Unknown Wife 2011-01-27T03:00:38.763Z I, as quartermaster of the party, will inspect the accommodations of the house and select our rooms. Too Rich A Romance 2011-01-19T03:00:22.440Z You were wrong not to do as I did: I got introductions to several officers, and even know several of the chief quartermasters. The Children of Alsace Les Oberl?s 2011-01-16T03:00:19.697Z The quartermaster will instruct you as to what you are to take with you and how to proceed. The Battleship Boys at Sea Two Apprentices in Uncle Sam's Navy 2011-06-06T02:00:06.803Z Bernard Hart was also a military man, and in 1797 became quartermaster of a militia regiment, composed wholly of citizens of New York. The Life of Bret Harte With Some Account of the California Pioneers 2011-01-14T03:00:47.427Z Obviously, on an American vessel, with American officers, engineers, and quartermasters, for one whose only tongue was Spanish it was difficult to extract information. His Unknown Wife 2011-01-27T03:00:38.763Z I am quartermaster, and allow no interference in my affairs. Too Rich A Romance 2011-01-19T03:00:22.440Z "I shall reach Goldsboro' about the 15th of March," said Sherman to his chief quartermasters, who at once made preparations to forward supplies from Morehead City in North Carolina. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z The quartermaster conducted the lads outside the building and around into another apartment where a group of white-uniformed young fellows were standing about waiting for the command to seat themselves at the tables. The Battleship Boys at Sea Two Apprentices in Uncle Sam's Navy 2011-06-06T02:00:06.803Z “There she comes, with a bone in her mouth!” said the old quartermaster on the look-out; and, no doubt, Captain Palmer thought to see, every moment, the little Sumter flying from her anchors. Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States 2011-01-04T03:01:01.887Z Once in a while he would draw away from the screen and compare the course shown by the compass with that steered by the quartermaster at the wheel. His Unknown Wife 2011-01-27T03:00:38.763Z At the hearing, Mr. Qosi acknowledged following the Qaeda leader, Osama bin Laden, from Sudan to Afghanistan in 1996 and serving variously as a quartermaster, cook, bodyguard and driver at Qaeda compounds. Guant?namo Detainee Pleads Guilty in Terror Case 2010-07-08T02:10:00Z The chief quartermaster was looking over his reports. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z Shall they shoot it off?” asked the quartermaster, saluting the commandant of the station. The Battleship Boys at Sea Two Apprentices in Uncle Sam's Navy 2011-06-06T02:00:06.803Z Being loth to part with any more of my officers, after the experience I had had, with the prize brig Cuba, I selected an intelligent quartermaster, who had been mate of a merchantman, as prize-master. Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States 2011-01-04T03:01:01.887Z A quartermaster, summoned from the forecastle, hoisted a block and tackle to a derrick. His Unknown Wife 2011-01-27T03:00:38.763Z The personnel of the ambulance consisted of nine medical officers, one quartermaster, two chaplains—Rev. D.P. With our Fighting Men The story of their faith, courage, endurance in the Great War I was at Port Royal then, and they were employed in the quartermaster's department. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z The quartermaster read him a stern lecture on the necessity for speaking in a respectful manner at all times. The Battleship Boys at Sea Two Apprentices in Uncle Sam's Navy 2011-06-06T02:00:06.803Z The entire value of a ship was often paid to her owners, for a charter-party, of a few months only; the quartermasters, commissaries, and other public swindlers frequently dividing the spoils, with the lucky ship-owners. Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States 2011-01-04T03:01:01.887Z Moreover, the officer, the quartermaster, even the grateful Spaniard, were eyeing him with unmixed amazement. His Unknown Wife 2011-01-27T03:00:38.763Z Bring a light, quartermaster," said the mate; "let us see who this skulking thief is. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 13 The quartermasters were issuing clothing to those who had cast away their garments while swimming the river. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z “You will now report to the quartermaster,” announced the commander after the lads had subscribed to the oath. The Battleship Boys at Sea Two Apprentices in Uncle Sam's Navy 2011-06-06T02:00:06.803Z The lantern in the captain’s cabin has a jacket on it, and even the binnacle is screened, so that no one but the old quartermaster at the “con” can see the light, or the compass. Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States 2011-01-04T03:01:01.887Z Do you remember that strange old fellow, Rodney, the quartermaster," said Grant, "who used to be such a favourite of yours? Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 10 I immediately gave the alarm, and a quartermaster brought up a lantern, by the light of which we discovered the lifeless body of young Hawkins, one of our midshipmen. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 8 A steamboat captain, who wished to communicate with the quartermaster, came upstream in his boat and kindly offered to take us to the Fifty-Fifth. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z “Small boat appears to be in trouble, sir,” called the quartermaster, who, standing on the quarter-deck of the battleship, was bracing his glass against a stanchion. The Battleship Boys at Sea Two Apprentices in Uncle Sam's Navy 2011-06-06T02:00:06.803Z I sprang out of bed at once, and throwing on a few clothes, was on deck almost as soon as the quartermaster. Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States 2011-01-04T03:01:01.887Z Congress made him a deputy quartermaster under Gen. Greene in conjunction with Col. Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution About seventy men were left in the camp, all of whom, with the exception of the quartermaster's clerk and myself, were on the sick list. Reminiscences of service with the Twelfth Rhode Island Volunteers, and a memorial of Col. George H. Browne "There is my quartermaster; he will settle it with you." The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z “Two men missing from the wherry, sir,” called the quartermaster, with no trace of excitement. The Battleship Boys at Sea Two Apprentices in Uncle Sam's Navy 2011-06-06T02:00:06.803Z And poor D., a hitherto-favorite quartermaster, lost his prestige, entirely, with the crew, on this night. Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States 2011-01-04T03:01:01.887Z At half-past eleven, our quartermaster's stores came alongside, were taken aboard, and, weighing anchor, we started down the river. My First Campaign My principal duties, under the direction of the quartermaster, were to see that the commissary department was kept constantly supplied with everything in the way of subsistence which the army regulations allowed. Reminiscences of service with the Twelfth Rhode Island Volunteers, and a memorial of Col. George H. Browne He was regimental quartermaster at Fort Vancouver, near Portland, Oregon, for one year. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 16 On the right 12 sleeve he wore three bright red chevrons enclosing a white pilot wheel, surmounted by a white eagle, showing that he was a quartermaster in the United States Navy. The Battleship Boys at Sea Two Apprentices in Uncle Sam's Navy 2011-06-06T02:00:06.803Z The “flaunting lie,” which Mr. Horace Greeley had told us, should “insult no sunny sky,” was hauled down, and stowed away in the quartermaster’s bag described a few pages back. Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States 2011-01-04T03:01:01.887Z The money was raised in the company, by subscription, and the articles were purchased and brought on by J. L. Clark, our quartermaster. My First Campaign They were building barracks and small wooden bungalows and large store-houses for provisions and supplies from the ordnance and quartermaster departments. The Camp Fire Girls Behind the Lines He was regimental quartermaster much of the time, and might honorably have kept out of battle, but he contrived to be in the forefront with his command. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 16 The quartermaster conducted them into an adjoining room, where they were turned over to the examining surgeon, who, after scanning their applications, began asking them pointed questions about their parents and their life. The Battleship Boys at Sea Two Apprentices in Uncle Sam's Navy 2011-06-06T02:00:06.803Z With drunken gravity they would laugh and swear by turns, and tell the “bloody quartermasters” to “come on with their water, they were not afraid of it.” Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States 2011-01-04T03:01:01.887Z The quartermaster managed, some ten days after, to get a few, and distributed them. My First Campaign How a dished and done-for quartermaster, falling across his wheel as he died, decided it in favour of Bow I did not learn till later. Sea-Hounds He then rushed at Mr. Joiner, the quartermaster of the Ninety-Third, firing his carbine, but missing. Reminiscences of the Great Mutiny 1857-59 Including the relief, siege, and capture of Lucknow, and the campaigns in Rohilcund and Oude They were met by an officer wearing the insignia of a chief quartermaster. The Battleship Boys at Sea Two Apprentices in Uncle Sam's Navy 2011-06-06T02:00:06.803Z They no longer “bloodied” the quartermasters, or called for more water. Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States 2011-01-04T03:01:01.887Z Nearly all the buildings are built of logs; some of them, built for traders and quartermasters' use, are of rough boards, evidently not intended for any thing permanent. My First Campaign Did I tell you that one of my quartermasters is an ex-piano-tuner, and that the other was a Salvation Army captain before he entered the Senior Service for the duration? Sea-Hounds With the chief-engineer came a geologist, botanist, surgeon, photographer, private secretary, quartermaster, the two other division commanders, and, what was of more immediate interest to all the young engineers, several good camp-cooks. Campmates A Story of the Plains It was all highly amusing to him, but when the quartermaster finally conducted them to another room, where several uniforms were laid out on a table, the boy began to feel a keener interest. The Battleship Boys at Sea Two Apprentices in Uncle Sam's Navy 2011-06-06T02:00:06.803Z We were necessarily obliged to rely upon the master-at-arms, and the quartermasters, for examining all boats that came alongside, to see that no liquor was smuggled into the ship. Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States 2011-01-04T03:01:01.887Z Our quartermaster, J. L. Clark, was left at Newport News to settle up affairs there, and then was to follow us with the major part of the luggage. My First Campaign The quartermaster turned to another page, and opposite this number appeared the name and port of the ship. Zigzag Journeys in Europe Vacation Rambles in Historic Lands The next day they turned over their sole remaining wagon and their ambulance to a government quartermaster. Campmates A Story of the Plains All your belongings will be kept in them,” said the quartermaster, exhibiting two canvas bags, about three feet long, and on which the names of the boys had been stamped with a stencil. The Battleship Boys at Sea Two Apprentices in Uncle Sam's Navy 2011-06-06T02:00:06.803Z Kidd's quartermaster, and another Sloop belonging to New Yorke, Jacob Fenick, Master, both which lay near to Kidd's Sloop three days together. The Book of Buried Treasure Being a True History of the Gold, Jewels, and Plate of Pirates, Galleons, etc., which are sought for to this day For a moment Duncan was staggered by the old quartermaster’s readiness, but the next he caught a momentary glimpse of Frank’s features. Hair-Breadth Escapes The Adventures of Three Boys in South Africa “She asks to know our reckonings,” said the quartermaster. Zigzag Journeys in Europe Vacation Rambles in Historic Lands Instead of being plentifully supplied with provisions, as had been reported, the post was found to be very poorly provided, and all that could be spared to the engineers were condemned quartermaster's stores. Campmates A Story of the Plains “This looks good to me,” muttered Sam Hickey in a low tone, because out of the corners of his eyes he saw the quartermaster observing him attentively. The Battleship Boys at Sea Two Apprentices in Uncle Sam's Navy 2011-06-06T02:00:06.803Z And beyond this, the quartermaster must have been acquainted with what was taking place in two other distant portions of the world during the year of his professed landing on the desert island. The Book of Buried Treasure Being a True History of the Gold, Jewels, and Plate of Pirates, Galleons, etc., which are sought for to this day He was at the outset of this story sitting in his cabin—having just parted from his first lieutenant, Mr Grey—and was receiving with a very dubious face the report of an old quartermaster. Hair-Breadth Escapes The Adventures of Three Boys in South Africa As an old writer says, “Christ is the quartermaster who provides quarters for all who follow Him.” The Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St John, Vol. II There was a scrambling match, and when our allotment got entirely in, the quartermaster was soundly “cussed.” The Black Watch A Record in Action He cordially extended a hand to each, much to the amazement of the quartermaster, who never had seen his commander do that to an apprentice before. The Battleship Boys at Sea Two Apprentices in Uncle Sam's Navy 2011-06-06T02:00:06.803Z The essential point, however, is that the officer commanding the regiment does not interfere in details, but commands his four squadron commanders, his quartermaster, and his adjutant, and holds them absolutely responsible for results. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 5 "Cat" to "Celt" “About fifteen, cap’en,” blurted out the quartermaster, shaking in his shoes. Hair-Breadth Escapes The Adventures of Three Boys in South Africa The boatswain was sure that he was on his way to South America; and one of the quartermasters thought his face was turned toward the Rocky Mountains. No Moss The Career of a Rolling Stone We laid around all day, exchanged our tents, drew some quartermaster stores. An Artilleryman's Diary They were once more being put through the manual of arms when a messenger approached the quartermaster. The Battleship Boys at Sea Two Apprentices in Uncle Sam's Navy 2011-06-06T02:00:06.803Z Of these, the larger number 570 is undoubtedly preferable, for, with the work of the quartermaster and the adjutant to supervise, in addition, the regimental commander is economically applied to the best advantage. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 5 "Cat" to "Celt" Daylight came at last, glimmering faintly through the crevices of their prison, and the boys lay every minute expecting the advent of the old quartermaster. Hair-Breadth Escapes The Adventures of Three Boys in South Africa At one o'clock, every one on board the Storm King, except the officers of the deck, quartermaster, and the two seamen who stood the anchor watch, was sound asleep. No Moss The Career of a Rolling Stone Drew soft bread at the quartermaster's taken from Memphis. An Artilleryman's Diary “Report to the executive officer in the chief yeoman’s office on the balcony above,” commanded the quartermaster. The Battleship Boys at Sea Two Apprentices in Uncle Sam's Navy 2011-06-06T02:00:06.803Z He was about to put off further questioning by some reassuring remark, when just then a quartermaster ran up, and, touching his cap, said: "Cap'n wishes to see you on the bridge, sir." By Right of Conquest A Novel “A good deal more like,” assented the quartermaster. Hair-Breadth Escapes The Adventures of Three Boys in South Africa "Port it is, sir," said the quartermaster, in response to Harry's order. No Moss The Career of a Rolling Stone Our haversacks were empty and no grain in the quartermasters' department. An Artilleryman's Diary The quartermaster was standing in the doorway, eyeing the group of rookies sternly. The Battleship Boys at Sea Two Apprentices in Uncle Sam's Navy 2011-06-06T02:00:06.803Z A seaman stands by the wheel, and a quartermaster stands beside him. Harper's Round Table, October 1, 1895 They had not been in their hiding-place very long, before the old quartermaster and his men were heard coming down the side. Hair-Breadth Escapes The Adventures of Three Boys in South Africa An indulgent corral-master had obtained the consent of the quartermaster to allow two "surplus animals" to be used exclusively by the boys, provided they would take care of them. Harper's Round Table, September 10, 1895 It is evening and the great work of turning over is accomplished in spite of lazy quartermaster. An Artilleryman's Diary The eyes of the quartermaster were fixed upon him, but Sam did not move. The Battleship Boys at Sea Two Apprentices in Uncle Sam's Navy 2011-06-06T02:00:06.803Z The chief quartermaster stands ready aft with a spare ensign to hoist over the ship should his country's flag be shot away. Harper's Round Table, September 3, 1895 Meanwhile, Warley and Gilbert were endeavouring to restore the old quartermaster from his swoon. Hair-Breadth Escapes The Adventures of Three Boys in South Africa "Very well, Maloney; take these papers to the quartermaster and the surgeon, and tell your mother to come in." Harper's Round Table, September 10, 1895 Lieutenant Sweet our young and grave commander now is gathering up much of the useless ordnance and quartermaster stores lying around, preparatory to turning them over. An Artilleryman's Diary “Boat, ahoy!” called down the quartermaster, making a megaphone of his hands. The Battleship Boys at Sea Two Apprentices in Uncle Sam's Navy 2011-06-06T02:00:06.803Z Jack was no more surprised than if she had told him she was quartermaster in the navy, or a field marshal in the German army. Chiquita, an American Novel The Romance of a Ute Chief's Daughter A quartermaster went to the bulwark and inquired who was calling, and what he wanted. The Red Rat's Daughter He was appointed quartermaster in 1855, with the rank of captain. The Greater Republic A History of the United States One hundred and twenty new sabres for the guards and a load of quartermaster and ordnance stores drawn. An Artilleryman's Diary He was destitute of funds necessary to fit them for the enterprise, and the quartermaster could not furnish means of transportation. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools The talk veered round to other topics, and presently one of the quartermasters came in to report that the weather was thickening into a regular fogbank. A Veldt Official A Novel of Circumstance “Quick, please, she’s a-moving already,” and half thrusting, half lifting the bewildered old lady, the burly quartermaster transferred her to the gangway plank, which no sooner had she crossed than it was withdrawn. Renshaw Fanning's Quest A Tale of the High Veldt Take it to the quartermaster who looks after the general staff, and he will give you a tent and bedding, and also obtain a good pony for you. With Rifle and Bayonet A Story of the Boer War Fell in with a long train under quartermaster of 18th Wisconsin. An Artilleryman's Diary "Starboard two points," repeated the quartermaster on duty at the wheel, giving the steering wheel a sharp turn. The Battleship Boys' First Step Upward or, Winning Their Grades as Petty Officers He sent for the quartermaster with a bucket and a mop, and ordered him to stay by this gentleman and clean up till he had done. The English in the West Indies or, The Bow of Ulysses We stopped at a piece of woods on the outskirts of the village, and halted in the road while the quartermasters were selecting the ground, and the regiments were closing up. The Falling Flag Evacuation of Richmond, Retreat and Surrender at Appomattox “You want a pony too, I see,” said the quartermaster. With Rifle and Bayonet A Story of the Boer War Inspection of transportation at 6 A. M. by Division quartermaster. An Artilleryman's Diary I would suggest that you have one of the quartermasters help you. The Battleship Boys' First Step Upward or, Winning Their Grades as Petty Officers Of one regiment the only survivors, according to the traditions of the place, were a quartermaster and a corporal. The English in the West Indies or, The Bow of Ulysses Clothing arrived in boxes in advance of the quartermaster, but lack of quartermaster was a small matter. The Story of the Raising and Organization of a Regiment of Volunteers in 1862 Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, Commandery of the District of Columbia, War Papers 46 “Come over to the quartermaster and we will see what he has to say.” With Rifle and Bayonet A Story of the Boer War For once I was not on guard Sunday, so I attended Sabbath school at 9 A. M. A very interesting class, with the soldiers taught by an intelligent Northern man connected with the quartermaster's department. An Artilleryman's Diary "Tell the chief quartermaster that I wish to see him when he is at leisure." The Battleship Boys' First Step Upward or, Winning Their Grades as Petty Officers This afternoon our good quartermaster establishes a Sunday school for our little colony of 'contrabands,' now numbering seventy. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 16, No. 95, September 1865 Lieutenant Murray was adjusting the range finders and directing the quartermaster at the wheel to change his course so as to bear down on the drifting hulk. The Boy Scouts for Uncle Sam At last I asked of an old quartermaster where the 22nd were quartered, and heard, to my utter dismay, that they had marched that morning at eight o'clock. Maurice Tiernay Soldier of Fortune Our quartermaster drew three sets of artillery harness, whips, curry combs and leather buckets. An Artilleryman's Diary "She's steady," answered the quartermaster at the wheel of the battleship. The Battleship Boys' First Step Upward or, Winning Their Grades as Petty Officers I'll have to go over to the quartermaster's," said he, "and call up Ray by 'phone. A Soldier's Trial An Episode of the Canteen Crusade "She was a fine ship in her day, sir," ventured the old quartermaster who pulled stroke oar. The Boy Scouts for Uncle Sam One was the quartermaster at the wheel and the others were officers. Stories of Our Naval Heroes Every Child Can Read In order to make the attire of the soldiers harmonize as much as possible with the requirements of the climate, light shirts and trousers were provided by the quartermaster's department. The Utah Batteries: A History A complete account of the muster-in, sea voyage, battles, skirmishes and barrack life of the Utah batteries, together with biographies of officers and muster-out rolls. "Hickey, take your place abaft of the bridge, within hailing distance of the commanding officer," ordered the quartermaster. The Battleship Boys' First Step Upward or, Winning Their Grades as Petty Officers He was made major and quartermaster, I presume because of his financial experience and worth, and he was so patriotic he felt he had to get into the field as something. A Soldier's Trial An Episode of the Canteen Crusade You've got a carpenter and a lamp trimmer and a bo'sun and a squad of quartermasters. Command They are laying a trap for the quartermaster when he comes through with the soldiers' money. Boys of The Fort Or, A Young Captain's Pluck The long column wended its way through narrow streets and along cobbled roads, and gradually seemed to melt into mysterious doorways under the guiding influence of quartermaster sergeants. On the right of the British line While the inspection was going on, the colonel stood in front of us, and just a little to his left the surgeon and quartermaster, it being just before divine service, were driving a horse trade. A Raw Recruit's War Experiences The four other men on duty in the submarine—the helmsman; the second mate, whose watch it was; the quartermaster and the second engineer—might not have been present, so motionless and silent were they. Seed of the Arctic Ice The quartermaster comes and touches his cap: “Twelve o’clock, Sir.” Titanic Captain Moore's recognized him as a fellow who had been wounded in the raid on the quartermaster's party. Boys of The Fort Or, A Young Captain's Pluck So a squad was sent into the woods to prepare the scaffold, and another went to the quartermaster’s train for a piece of rope, and another dug the grave. My Service in the U.S. Colored Cavalry A Paper Read before the Ohio Commandery of the Loyal Legion, March 4, 1908 After supper K. and myself went through the town to buy some lanterns and other things for the quartermaster. Eleven days in the militia during the war of the rebellion A journal of the 'Emergency' campaign of 1862 The chief steward was a friend, the bos'n or quartermaster had shown us the trick of a sheepshank or a reef-knot or a short splice. Merchantmen-at-arms : the British merchants' service in the war Mr. Murdoch’s hand was on the telegraph immediately, and his voice rapped out the order to the quartermaster to starboard the helm. Titanic "Well, don't forget that we hold you responsible for that little mix-up when we were after the quartermaster's money-bags." Boys of The Fort Or, A Young Captain's Pluck The khaki uniform furnished by the quartermasters' department for tropical service is poorly made and ill-fitting. The Story of General Pershing "We were examined with Pichegru," said the prisoner,—who was an old quartermaster in the army of the Upper Rhine,—as he sat down upon a bench and wiped his forehead with his handkerchief. Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume I The quartermaster, in storm-rig of dripping oilskin, stands sheepish in the doorway. Merchantmen-at-arms : the British merchants' service in the war He at once sent a message to the carpenter to sound the ship and come and report; the quartermaster went away with the message, and set the carpenter to work. Titanic "Even if I hadn't arrived, don't you suppose the quartermaster would have done all he could to defend himself?" Boys of The Fort Or, A Young Captain's Pluck The quartermaster temporarily supplied them with brogans and clothes, but the amusing part of it was that Col. History of the Sixteenth Connecticut Volunteers "The Champs �llys�s are surely long enough for such tomfoolery," said the quartermaster, in a gruff, savage tone. Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume I "The flagship is signalling, sir," said a quartermaster who was on the bridge with him and the captain. Marcy The Refugee He could learn a lot about the animal from trying to kill it. he quartermaster was shouting, though his normal voice carried quite well. Student Body The quartermaster is an odd sort of a fellow, and sometimes changes his mind about routes. Boys of The Fort Or, A Young Captain's Pluck The inner lines about the city were held by quartermasters’ employees. Was General Thomas Slow at Nashville? So I almost thought myself, as I heard him," replied the quartermaster; "for, after submitting with patience to a long and tiresome examination, he suddenly, as if endurance could go no farther, cried out,—'Assez!' Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume I But the sight of a flag which a gray-headed quartermaster was just hauling down from the masthead, drove gloomy thoughts out of his mind, and sent a thrill of triumph all through him. Marcy The Refugee But it’s very curious that the day before the torchship left exactly one hundred and forty-four cylinders of hydrogen sulphide were missing from quartermaster stores. Political Application "They mean to rob the quartermaster of the fort, when he is bringing in the soldiers' wages from Rockspur," he thought. Boys of The Fort Or, A Young Captain's Pluck The hospital, commissary and quartermaster’s department, with a provost guard, occupied the town. History of the Seventh Ohio Volunteer Cavalry "Here is the 'Moniteur' now," said the quartermaster, opening the paper and reading aloud. Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume I Second Lieutenant Van Orsdale was promoted to first lieutenant August 20, 1877, and regimental quartermaster June 1, 1885, and is stationed at Fort Laramie, the present headquarters of the Seventh Regiment. The Battle of the Big Hole A History of General Gibbon's Engagement with Nez Percés Indians in the Big Hole Valley, Montana, August 9th, 1877. Saturday, the 28th, orders were received for all sick to be sent to the hospital, and for all extra baggage to be turned into the quartermaster. Personal Recollections of the War of 1861 As Private, Sergeant and Lieutenant in the Sixty-First Regiment, New York Volunteer Infantry No, they struck off on another trail—the one the quartermaster is expected to use. Boys of The Fort Or, A Young Captain's Pluck For this purpose I have ordered the quartermaster to furnish you with axes, and tents for the contrabands to be quartered in. The Black Phalanx African American soldiers in the War of Independence, the War of 1812, and the Civil War "He chose a better enemy to practise it with then, than he has done now," resumed the quartermaster, sadly. Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume I He was subsequently promoted to regimental quartermaster sergeant, for gallant and meritorious conduct on that day. The Battle of the Big Hole A History of General Gibbon's Engagement with Nez Percés Indians in the Big Hole Valley, Montana, August 9th, 1877. The action arose from a misunderstanding caused by a quartermaster's excited imagination. Ball's Bluff An Episode and its Consequences to some of us "Captain Moore is coming, with the quartermaster!" was the cry. Boys of The Fort Or, A Young Captain's Pluck Here, from one of the drivers of a quartermaster’s turnout, they learned that Ben’s regiment had gone into temporary camp on the outskirts of the town of Baliuag, which was a mile further on. The Campaign of the Jungle or, Under Lawton through Luzon "Parbleu! you are more likely to take your next airing in a simpler conveyance," said the quartermaster with a grin. Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume I Twelve or fifteen of us set out together, under charge of a quartermaster of the Twenty-seventh named Poitevin. The Conscript A Story of the French war of 1813 Go to the quartermaster, you loafers; I haven’t any coal for you!” spluttered Roth with a heavy tongue. A Little Garrison A Realistic Novel of German Army Life of To-day They embraced half of Company A, and in their midst was the quartermaster of the regiment, with two attendants. Boys of The Fort Or, A Young Captain's Pluck He assumed more than one disguise, and played many parts in his passage through Kentucky—now passing as a Government contractor buying cattle, and again as a quartermaster or inspector. History of Morgan's Cavalry Mobilisation stores begin to trickle into the quartermaster's reservoir. Cavalry of the Clouds The quartermaster said no more, but seemed ashamed on my account. The Conscript A Story of the French war of 1813 “The quartermaster has gone to town, and the Herr ‘Vice’ keeps the keys to the cellar in such cases!” A Little Garrison A Realistic Novel of German Army Life of To-day Then he had come upon them just as they were preparing for an attack upon the quartermaster and his escort. Boys of The Fort Or, A Young Captain's Pluck I saw an old woman, whose appearance indicated the extremest decrepitude, staggering under a load of meat which I would have hardly thought a quartermaster's mule could carry. History of Morgan's Cavalry The opposite rooms on both floors were the garrison homes of married officers now in the fields with their commands, and their doors were kept locked by the quartermaster. Laramie; or, The Queen of Bedlam. "Yes," returned the quartermaster, coolly; "it is contrary to discipline, and if the Emperor knew of it, they would be shot like dogs." The Conscript A Story of the French war of 1813 Then he carried everything of the government’s outfit to the quartermaster, to whom he likewise sold some of the private regimentals he had bought with his own money. A Little Garrison A Realistic Novel of German Army Life of To-day "When does the quartermaster expect to come through with the money?" Boys of The Fort Or, A Young Captain's Pluck It was in draft-animals that the weakness of the quartermaster's department became most apparent as the campaign progressed. Campaigning in Cuba When the regimental quartermaster got back and the stores were turned over to him, the sergeant promptly skipped, and McLean was found short about six hundred dollars' worth. Laramie; or, The Queen of Bedlam. This sight roused the quartermaster's indignation, and he cried majestically: "By whose permission are you plundering in this way?" The Conscript A Story of the French war of 1813 Lanterns were whisking to and fro like giant lightning-bugs about the long garrison granary and the quartermaster and commissary storehouse, where wagons were being loaded with tents, ammunition, rations, and forage—enough for sixty days. The Plow-Woman The men of the company were fairly entitled to a good rest and a new outfit of clothing; but the quartermaster could not then furnish the latter. Company 'A', corps of engineers, U.S.A., 1846-'48, in the Mexican war Lieutenant Kilbourne walked seven miles to Daiquiri, only to find that the quartermaster had no more idea where that ammunition was than the commanding general had. Campaigning in Cuba The adjutant and quartermaster, the doctor and his own energetic self were the only ones he could count on for the next twenty-four hours, as belonging to the garrison proper. Laramie; or, The Queen of Bedlam. The speaker held out the cup, and the quartermaster took it and drank, looking at me as he did so. The Conscript A Story of the French war of 1813 The quartermaster had pointed out his place to every one, so that each man had only to take possession of his cupboard and his bed. Jena or Sedan? Praying for the Success of the Riflemen There was no staff, no commissary, no quartermaster, and no surgeon. Hero Stories from American History For Elementary Schools The principal trouble seemed to be in the commissary and quartermaster's departments. Campaigning in Cuba The quartermasters at first said there were no drivers; but I pointed out the free Yankee negroes in the prisons, who beg employment. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital We hastened on for an hour, when suddenly the quartermaster cried: "Attention!" The Conscript A Story of the French war of 1813 He heard vaguely that she was the head quartermaster officer. Industrial Revolution From the quartermaster Chester had secured a large French flag. The Boy Allies with the Cossacks Or, A Wild Dash over the Carpathians Every man to his trade; and the landing of supplies from thirty or forty transports, in small boats, on an unsheltered, surf-beaten coast, is not the trade of an army quartermaster. Campaigning in Cuba The Southern Express Company has bribed the quartermasters, and is at its work again, using fine horses and stout details that should be in the army. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital The shots grew nearer; they were fired at intervals, and the quartermaster said: "They are sharp-shooters reconnoitring a body of cavalry, for the firing is all on one side." The Conscript A Story of the French war of 1813 The same quartermaster told us a quaint story of a fright another of the crew received from these jackals. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 2, No. 12, May, 1851. The quartermaster was about to turn it over to Major Gordon when I told him I would take another look through the contents. Peggy Owen and Liberty In proportion to our facilities, therefore, we got more stuff ashore in a given time than the army quartermasters did, and with fewer accidents. Campaigning in Cuba Milton, of Florida, writes that the fact of quartermasters and commissaries, and their agents, being of conscript age, and being speculators all, produces great demoralization. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital There," cried the quartermaster, "there are fellows pillaging. The Conscript A Story of the French war of 1813 Hyphenate compounds of half and quarter; half-truth, quarter-circle, half-title, but on account of difference in meaning of quarter, quartermaster, headquarters. Compound Words Typographic Technical Series for Apprentices #36 "I see they've found the quartermaster's waggons," The Barbarian said drily. The Barbarians Neither do I mean to say that the commissaries and quartermasters did not do all that they possibly could to land and forward supplies of all kinds. Campaigning in Cuba Northrop recommends that each commissary and quartermaster be allowed a confidential clerk of conscript age. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital "Comrades," said the quartermaster, in a tone of gentle reproof and warning, "you know, comrades, you must go gently about it." The Conscript A Story of the French war of 1813 A large amount of wheat and corn was found in the possession of the farmers, which was seized by the quartermasters. Campaign of Battery D, First Rhode Island light artillery. Major Carlyle was quartermaster in those days, with the mission of scouring the countryside for horses and forage. Seaport in Virginia George Washington's Alexandria The hospital corps and quartermaster's and commissary departments of the army, however, were not alone in their failure to anticipate and fully provide for these difficulties. Campaigning in Cuba I stormed the fort, and after a contest of thirty minutes captured the entire garrison, killing 500 and taking 100 prisoners, and a large amount of quartermaster stores. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital We might well be silent, as we were, save the quartermaster Poitevin. The Conscript A Story of the French war of 1813 General Burnside had burned a large quartermaster's train in order to save his artillery and its ammunition. Campaign of Battery D, First Rhode Island light artillery. While the quartermaster was at the house, Tommy and George had built a fire, to boil the coffee. Happy Days for Boys and Girls This, with five minutes' work, was made passable for the battery and for the three army wagons which the quartermaster's department had ventured to send out. Campaigning in Cuba August 15th.—I learn an order has been issued to conscribe all commissary and quartermasters’ clerks liable to military service. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital We all thought the quartermaster was right; and, in my heart, I admired the shrewdness of the old drunkard. The Conscript A Story of the French war of 1813 The quartermaster at the wheel will not leave until after having put it hard aport, and lashed it so; he will then jump overboard. The Boys of '98 Our merchants can supply your quartermaster with everything. In the Heart of a Fool I do not mean to throw any undeserved blame upon the quartermasters and commissaries at Siboney. Campaigning in Cuba If he remains, Gen. Lee will advance again, provided he can get quartermaster supplies for his army. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital Hurriedly the Luz’s quartermaster sent up a rocket also, but in the opposite direction. The Missourian The number having been obtained, the quartermaster in charge of the signal-chest proceeds to bend the flags representing the numerals to the signal halliards, so as to read from the top down. The Boys of '98 I shall pay you as you choose,—with a receipt to present at the quartermaster’s office, or with Continental bills.” The Continental Dragoon A Love Story of Philipse Manor-House in 1778 Well, now, I tell you, I’m not a boasting man, and you seen yourself how easy I keep company; but when I was quartermaster, lambs wasn’t the word for Flint’s old buccaneers. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson Swanston Edition Vol. 6 (of 25) The quartermasters in Texas are suggesting the impressment of the cotton in that State. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital Suddenly the quartermaster touched the skipper’s arm under the shrouded binnacle. The Missourian The whole force, as well as the ammunition and quartermaster’s stores, was landed, and the men were camping on the outskirts of the town. The Boys of '98 The quartermaster of the insurgents was a man named Gold. The Day of Sir John Macdonald A Chronicle of the First Prime Minister of the Dominion Flint was cap’n; I was quartermaster, along of my timber leg. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson Swanston Edition Vol. 6 (of 25) And I trust he will interpose so far in behalf of the country as to wrest the railroads from the hands of the speculators and the dishonest quartermasters. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital As La Luz had gained the open, the skipper let his quartermaster take the wheel. The Missourian In the quartermaster's department everything "went on slowly and badly; tents, pack-saddles, kettles, knapsacks and cartridge boxes, were all 'deficient in quantity and quality.'" The Land of the Miamis An Account of the Struggle to Secure Possession of the North-West from the End of the Revolution until 1812 |
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