Bond, A. Russell (Alexander Russell), 1876- · New York, The Century co. · leaf 196
authorities ofthat day that it was not received with favor.Balloons were looked upon as freak inventions,entirely impracticable for the stern realitiesof war; and as for telegraphing from a balloon,no one had ever done that before. But this enthusiast was not to be daunted,and he made a direct…
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