What would be the best source for an overview of the correspondence between Lincoln and McClellan during the Maryland Campaign? Thanks. Stephen Recker...
The best source would be the McClellan papers on microfilm. Apparently, the papers themselves have become hopelessly disordered. The selected (keep in mind, it...
In addition to Harry's suggestions, look at Basler's "Collected Works of Abraham lincoln and Vol. 19 pt. 2 of the ORs, which has correspondence. Tom C. Thomas...
I started reading Rafuses' new McClellan book and must say I am enjoying it. It is almost as if he is taking a contrarian view toward every negative story...
Due to some extrememly long plane rides I had a chance to finish it last week. Some background for you: Rafuse was a student of Harsh at GMU, and took his BA...
May I post this in the group Recommended ACW Reading? This is an ACW group on books and authors. James2044 ... it last ... GMU, ... his ... Univ. of ... takes...
Tom, This is really great stuff. It explains a lot. I'll have to pick your brain more on this once I finish it. Thanks. I think I heard that the Antietam...
James, What books are recommended? Very respectfully, G E "Gerry" Mayers "As an American citizen I prize the Union very highly and know of no personal...
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... The link to the group is: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/recommended_ACW_reading James2044...
Mac as a bulldozer....this was in the fiction section, right? ... From: TalkAntietam@yahoogroups.com [mailto:TalkAntietam@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Stephen...
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I would recommend it, yes. Tom C. Thomas G. Clemens D.A. Professor of History Hagerstown Community College...
I was told that by Brian Baracz yesterday, so it appears so. When he was here for the Shepherd CW Seminar he said he'd be back this week. he may be around...
Steve says he's taking the contrary view, apparently more or less for the sake of taking it....if I buy it, I know it'll only p--s me off. I'm getting old and...
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Jeff, why not buy a book because it might be interesting, rather than worrying if someone else might want to p___ you off? Very respectfully, G E "Gerry"...
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Because I don't think it'll be interesting. I think it'll be bogus, and since I can't argue with the guy in person, it'll only make me want to throw the book...
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Dear Jeff, While Rafuse might follow much the same methods as Harsh, and been taught by him, shouldn't that make you want to see if you can agree or disagree...
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I know I'm going to disagree with him. I'm just trying to save time. ... From: TalkAntietam@yahoogroups.com [mailto:TalkAntietam@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of...
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Jeff; Aww.....and spare us the fun???? Very respectfully, G E "Gerry" Mayers "As an American citizen I prize the Union very highly and know of no personal...
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Post an excerpt. I'll tear it apart. ... From: TalkAntietam@yahoogroups.com [mailto:TalkAntietam@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of G E Mayers Sent: Monday, July...
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At the Bloody Lane -- a man with a case of "the slows," suddenly developed a case of "the STOPS!" George McClellan was terrified of defeat. That's all. ... ...
Jeff; I do not have the book........ You do, don't you? Very respectfully, G E "Gerry" Mayers "As an American citizen I prize the Union very highly and know of...
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I do not. ... From: TalkAntietam@yahoogroups.com [mailto:TalkAntietam@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of G E Mayers Sent: Monday, July 11, 2005 10:50 AM To:...
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Jeff, Since Harsh was very complimentary of Lee, why would that suggest he would be so of McClellan? Or is it just that you don't want any facts to challenge...
Could it be that Harsh has been a well-known McClellan apologist for 30 years? (Of course, they tend to stand out, since there are so few, so he's guaranteed a...
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And speaking of careful scholarship...I was looking in CTR a week or two ago (yes, Gerry, I DO have that sacred volume!) for Harsh's take on The Seven Days,...
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Well. AL was indeed afraid of the safety of Washington! Jackson was at the time (early spring 1862) still operating out in the Valley and AL wanted to protect...
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No, he wasn't. He was trying to nail Jackson to a tree, which even a cursory glance at the telegram traffic shows. There's one telegram that shows Lincoln a...
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Or maybe his editor? Very respectfully, G E "Gerry" Mayers "As an American citizen I prize the Union very highly and know of no personal sacrifice that I would...
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