“Anyone who studies the history of American commerce or warfare should be interested in Burning Springs, nicknamed "Oiltown." This was the site of the first oil well in West Virginia, drilled in 1860, just one year after the nation's first… — Clint Johnson Copy Share Image
“Richmond's newspaper questioned how a senior general could not even get two of his own generals to cooperate with him. They nicknamed him "Granny" Lee or "The King Of Spades," because he insisted that his men dig trenches on Sewell… — Clint Johnson Copy Share Image
“Anyone who studies the history of American commerce or warfare should be interested in Burning Springs, nicknamed "Oiltown." This was the site of the… — Clint Johnson Copy Share Image
“A young women asked Lee what he would do. Lee replied, "I shall welcome him into my home, show him all the courtesy which… — Clint Johnson Copy Share Image
“Flag committee chairman Miles did not agree with that sentiment. He opposed adoption of this design and wrote:"There is no propriety in retaining the… — Clint Johnson Copy Share Image
“Awakened by artillery fire, the frightened Confederate recruits ran out of town, some still in their bedclothes. The Federals gave this embarrassing retreat the… — Clint Johnson Copy Share Image
“A South Carolina native, Miles was a lawyer, a mayor of Charleston, and a congressman. He was one of his state's "fire-eaters," a term… — Clint Johnson Copy Share Image
“Richmond's newspaper questioned how a senior general could not even get two of his own generals to cooperate with him. They nicknamed him "Granny"… — Clint Johnson Copy Share Image
“Jones described what followed in his official report: All the oil, the tanks, barrels,engines for pumping, engine-houses, and wagons- in a word, everything used… — Clint Johnson Copy Share Image
“Floyd did not accept the blame for his defeat. He blamed his fellow general Henry Wise for not committing some of his regiments to… — Clint Johnson Copy Share Image
“Not knowing how mant troops Jenkins truly had, Johnson refused to surrender "unless forced to do so by an exhibition of your boasted strength."… — Clint Johnson Copy Share Image
“When Mr.Cunningham ran outside during the battle shouting "Hurrah for Jeff Davis!", a Union shot clipped his ear. Mr.Cunningham ran back inside his house.… — Clint Johnson Copy Share Image
“Lincoln replied:"There is a difference between secession against the Constitution and in favor of the Constitution.” — Clint Johnson Copy Share Image
“After the war, Lee described Traveller in a letter:"Fine proportions, muscular figure, deep chest, short back, strong haunches, flat legs, small head, broad forehead,… — Clint Johnson Copy Share Image
