“Lee replied: "Tell your friends it is unworthy of them as women, especially Christian women, to cherish feelings of resentment against the North. Tell them that it grieves me inexpressibly to know that such a state of thing exists, and… — 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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“Lincoln replied:"There is a difference between secession against the Constitution and in favor of the Constitution.” — Clint Johnson Copy Share
“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
“Federal Officer: "The arms piled on the ground were not worth 10 cents a ton.” — Clint Johnson Copy Share
“Lee replied: "Tell your friends it is unworthy of them as women, especially Christian women, to cherish feelings of resentment against the North. Tell… — Clint Johnson Copy Share
