“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. His cheering was over for the day.” — 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
