Tag Archives: Robert E. Lee

Alarmed

Posted on June 22, 2013 by SUMPTER

The May 30, 1863 issue of Harper’s Weekly criticized the Lincoln administration for not trusting the Northern public. The editorial pointed out two examples – locking up traitorous speakers like Clement Vallandigham and not immediately announcing military defeats. 150 years … Continue reading →

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“his spirit still lives”

Posted on May 11, 2013 by SUMPTER

From a Seneca County, New York newspaper in May 1863: Death of Stonewall Jackson. The reported death of this bold and impulsive Confederate General is confirmed, as will be seen by he following order issued by Gen. LEE. He died … Continue reading →

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“ingloriously sacrificed “

Posted on May 7, 2013 by SUMPTER

After the Union loss at Chancellorsville the press and public in Seneca Falls, New York received all sorts of feedback and formed opinions about the debacle. Here’s a start. From a Seneca County, New York newspaper in May 1863: The … Continue reading →

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Jackson & Lee

Posted on January 8, 2013 by SUMPTER

From the Richmond Daily Dispatch January 8, 1863: Testimonial to Lieut. Gen. Jackson. The citizens of the county of Augusta, in appreciation of the services of this distinguished chieftain, have presented him with an elegant horse and equipments. The following … Continue reading →

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Doing the Dirgey Work

Posted on December 15, 2012 by SUMPTER

150 years ago today citizens in the Confederate capital were getting more news of the Battle of Fredericksburg and starting to make more sense of their victory and their losses. From the Richmond Daily Dispatch December 15, 1862: From Fredericksburg. … Continue reading →

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Heroes Three

Posted on October 27, 2012 by SUMPTER

From the Richmond Daily Dispatch October 27, 1862: Pictures of Southern Generals. –The Columbus (Ga.)Times publishes from the pen of its army correspondent, the following pictures of three of our prominent Generals: Gen. Lee has, I believe, won his way … Continue reading →

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Deadline: October 1st

Posted on August 24, 2012 by SUMPTER

Lee’s army should be demolished by then. The following is said to be an editorial published in the New York Herald apparently sometime around the First of August. It shows the importance of the Virginia theater in the northern public’s … Continue reading →

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“grayish beard … all over his face”

Posted on August 2, 2012 by SUMPTER

Sketching some CSA leaders From the Richmond Daily Dispatch August 1, 1862: Camp Notes. –A letter from near Richmond to a Southern paper says: We saw Gen. Lee on the field, the 27th June. We have hitherto spoken of the … Continue reading →

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Working on the Railroad

Posted on March 28, 2012 by SUMPTER

Adviser Lee’s First General Order In early March 1862 Jefferson Davis recalled Robert E. Lee from the South Carolina area to Richmond to serve as the president’s military adviser. At the time the Richmond Daily Dispatch hailed Davis’ decision – … Continue reading →

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Celebrity Endorsement?

Posted on January 13, 2012 by SUMPTER

From the Richmond Daily Dispatch January 13, 1862: Letter from Gen. Lee. Charleston. S. C., Dec. 16, 1861. Mr. G. B. Stacy, Richmond.–Dear Sir: I received your Mattress just as I was leaving Richmond, and have not yet had an … Continue reading →

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