seat of war
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His letters from the seat of war not only gave the best description of the battles fought and of the military position of affairs, but, also, of the political state of the kingdom.
From Stanley's Adventures in the Wilds of Africa A Graphic Account of the Several Expeditions of Henry M. Stanley into the Heart of the Dark Continent by Headley, Joel Tyler
To hush up the heart-burnings of the parties, on their return to the seat of war, was, however, not so easy a matter.
From Wise Saws and Modern Instances, Volume II (of 2) by Cooper, Thomas
Previous to the Regiment's leaving for the seat of war, Lt.
From History of the Dewitt guard, company A, 50th regiment National guard, state of New York by Unknown
Enough; Monsieur Mortlake accompanied us to the seat of war as Thoms, and not once did I suspect the villain of being other than he seemed.
From Faithful Margaret A Novel by Ashmore, Annie
Dear Field-Marshal Punch.—In a telegram from the seat of war this week I find the following obscure passage.
From Mr. Punch on the Warpath Humours of the Army, The Navy and The Reserve Forces by Various
