Battle of Chancellorsville Told by Georgia Soldier
In a vivid reminiscence from Juneau era, a Georgia regimental commander recounts the Chancellorsville campaign. He portrays Hooker’s 1863 northern Virginia advance, Stonewall Jackson’s bold feints, Lee’s defense, and the pivotal Salem Church scenes. The piece honors Lee, Gordon, and Georgia troops, noting Jackson’s death and the Confederate victory’s strategic saving of Richmond.
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de Votomas
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Fredericksburg
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Rappahannock River
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Wooker
Chancellorsville
Stuart
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Weiter
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Ilo
J. H W. B. Stuart
Oyn
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Hamilton
Ife
Sedgwick
McLaw
Salem Church
Ashin
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Snst
Dasha
Vannital
Charlemaine
Georgia
Virginia
Phillips
Cobb
Old Salem Church
Prince of Peace
Frederickeburg
Thorn
Salem
Washington
Red Bill Kirkland Records Bold Navy Retort
Rear Admiral William Kirkland known as Red Bill refuses an ensign’s plea to marry his daughter citing lack of funds. The ensign recalls the admiral’s own early marriage and the retort highlights financial caution. A separate aphorism notes men earn money faster than women spend and hints at romantic contrasts.
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William, Kirkland
Red Bill
Kirkland
New York Times
Man Earns Consent For Daughter's Informal Marriage
A father recalls seeking consent from his father in law long ago as his daughter prepares for a middle month wedding. The groom Miccod Lesueur Glone visits his office to announce the plan, claiming an exclusive, informal ceremony to follow with invitations extended. The piece adds a quip on money schemes and beard growth rates.
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