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Granny to Run War Department?

LeRoy Pope Walker has stepped down as secretary of War in the CSA cabinet. A Richmond newspaper speculates on his possible replacement. Robert E.(Granny) Lee has been mentioned, although the Daily Dispatch thinks President Davis should try for more geographical … Continue reading

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“Pathfinder of the Seas” – Gone South!

On May 4, 1861 The New-York Times published an article by its FEDERALIST correspondent, who opined about military matters: WASHINGTON, D.C., Wednesday, May 1, 1861. … The great advantage of the rebels is in their officers. Some of the best … Continue reading

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A Man With A New Country

Confusing Times On March 11, 1861 The New-York Times published some commentary by OBSERVER, The Times’ Washington correspondent. As part of his article OBSERVER contrasts the actions of Samuel Taylor, who resigned as U.S. Adjutant General because of his southern … Continue reading

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Veteran’s Day 2010

Today I’d like to honor all our veterans from all our wars. I was never a member of our armed forces – I never laid it all on the line for our nation. I respect all the men and women … Continue reading

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“Useless” and the “Boy of Great Promise”

Sometimes I have a tendency to act like I can make my own omens. At any rate, I thought it would have a nice symmetry if the first book I officially read after I started this site was Lee and … Continue reading

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