[The next two entries are from Harrison B. Talbert's CIVIL WAR DIARY. The cotton was probably delivered to Alexandria, Louisiana.] Red River Expedition March...
15323
SDE80@...
Jan 1, 2003 2:33 pm
In a message dated 12/31/02 4:20:31 PM Eastern Standard Time, ... I don't think that's right. Seems like I recall seeing it at Chickamauga's bookstore. Lee...
15324
Dave Smith <dmsmit...
dmsmith001
Jan 1, 2003 3:17 pm
The problem is that the book is published by Morningside Press, which is a small press in Dayton, Ohio run by Bob and Mary Younger. If you've ever attended a...
15325
Dave Smith <dmsmit...
dmsmith001
Jan 1, 2003 3:19 pm
I believe you're right, Sam. It's not a matter of exclusivity, but as I pointed out before, a matter of distribution choices. Morningside's Web site, BTW, is...
15326
Daniel Moran
moxley1@...
Jan 1, 2003 3:24 pm
I've got a copy on my shelf here, however, strangely enough, I bought it at Pittsburg Landing back in 1987. Can't be much help. Can't you get it from Amazon?...
15327
Daniel Moran
moxley1@...
Jan 1, 2003 3:27 pm
I just wanted to express to the membership of Civil War West a Happy New Year. I'm looking forward to a brand new campaign year with y'all. Dan : - )...
15328
tmix
tmix@...
Jan 1, 2003 4:48 pm
I do not believe so. tm ... From: Daniel Moran [mailto:moxley1@...] Sent: Wednesday, January 01, 2003 9:24 AM To: civilwarwest@yahoogroups.com ...
15329
josepharose <josep...
josepharose
Jan 1, 2003 6:20 pm
... pass judgment ... know who and ... drummer and I ... Ms. Boone and Mr. Smith: Your criticism of Thomas is founded on Thomas' "ignorance" of Keim after he...
15330
bjer50010 <bjewell...
bjer50010
Jan 1, 2003 7:19 pm
... [snip] ... And you are showing that your entire defense is based on ignorance. Thomas's statement "I do not know why Genl. Sherman should have ordered him...
15331
melchizedek22 <ric...
melchizedek22
Jan 1, 2003 8:15 pm
Yes the M.O. is instead of blaming Thomas,ALWAYS pass the Blame off to Sherman,Grant,McPherson, or Yossarain! The Baron...
15332
josepharose <josep...
josepharose
Jan 1, 2003 8:21 pm
... <josepharose@y...>" ... Time, ... Keim ... execution. ... ignorance. ... know ... understand ... Actually, it refers to both. ... you ... was ... two ... ...
15333
melchizedek22 <ric...
melchizedek22
Jan 1, 2003 8:29 pm
If Thomas's superior officer, Sherman,wanted Thomas to handle the situation,whether Thomas "requested" the assignment or not,its his duty,as the "true General"...
15334
bobaldrich2001 <al...
bobaldrich2001
Jan 1, 2003 8:49 pm
I hope this doesn't open up yet another pandora's box, but I am genuinely puzzled by one thing about Thomas. It seems to me that I've heard it said here in...
15335
Daniel Moran
moxley1@...
Jan 1, 2003 9:03 pm
Colonel McKibbin was sent to the west by the War Department to relieve Buell of the army right at the time the Army of Tennessee was invading Kentucky. The...
15336
josepharose <josep...
josepharose
Jan 1, 2003 9:55 pm
... an ... Thomas, ... Chickamauga. ... with ... Mr. Aldrich: As to (2), I think that Thomas indicated that the army should adhere to procedure/protocol/custom...
15337
melchizedek22 <ric...
melchizedek22
Jan 1, 2003 10:33 pm
following rules and customs is another way of saying Thomas didn't follow orders,if your ordered to take command thats what you do! If your ordered to...
15338
DORR64OVI@...
Jan 2, 2003 1:13 am
I think you have to look at Thomas's command opportunities (and any Federal officer's) within the context of Army protocol as well as civilian/military...
15339
melchizedek22 <ric...
melchizedek22
Jan 2, 2003 1:34 am
Thomas was more than ready to replace Buell,it was a mistake on his part to not jump at the chance instead Rosecrans ended up with the job,that should have...
15340
bobaldrich2001 <al...
bobaldrich2001
Jan 2, 2003 4:27 am
Thanks Kent, this helps clarify his motives -- I guess they're not so mysterious after all. Best Wishes, Bob Aldrich ... Rosecrans ended up with the job,that...
15341
Dave Smith <dmsmit...
dmsmith001
Jan 2, 2003 11:39 am
There is something, I think, to a parallel between Thomas and William J. Hardee, who didn't want the temporary command of the AoT after Bragg's resignation,...
15342
SDE80@...
Jan 2, 2003 1:16 pm
In a message dated 1/2/2003 6:40:44 AM Eastern Standard Time, ... Didn't get upset relative to JEJ, he got upset relative to Hood. Big difference. Sam Elliott...
15343
Dave Smith <dmsmit...
dmsmith001
Jan 2, 2003 2:22 pm
Sam, I don't think I'm mistaken - didn't Hardee turn down command immmediately after Bragg's resignation, but then come across as upset when the official...
15344
SDE80@...
Jan 2, 2003 2:58 pm
In a message dated 1/2/2003 9:23:47 AM Eastern Standard Time, ... No, I don't think so. In talking to Hardee's biographer, Nat Hughes, he said the reason he...
15345
bjer50010 <bjewell...
bjer50010
Jan 2, 2003 3:34 pm
... [snip] ... Thomas stated that until Sherman apprised him of the situation the he had never heard of Keim. That is fine as far as it goes. My problem with...
15346
bjer50010 <bjewell...
bjer50010
Jan 2, 2003 3:53 pm
... (and any ... needed civilian ... system and ... damage ... Exactly true. This is very definitely a problem with how the army was run early on. But by the...
15347
hank9174 <clarkc@....
hank9174
Jan 2, 2003 5:54 pm
abebooks.com has been invaluable for recently adding books to my library. Classics, newer editions and hard-to-find volumes are all there... HankC ... bought...
15348
Will <wh_keene@......
wh_keene
Jan 2, 2003 9:05 pm
... move ... order ... Bovina? I beleive he would have, since he would be unwilling to go back on the movement to date from Grand Gulf/Port Gibson. (I don't...
15349
josepharose <josep...
josepharose
Jan 3, 2003 12:43 am
Mr. Jewell: You write that, "Sherman fully intended, and never hid the fact, for Thomas to handle the case." No! Sherman told Thomas the case was his, "If you...
15350
melchizedek22 <ric...
melchizedek22
Jan 3, 2003 1:44 am
Joe your answer seems to be,a rambling bunch of semantics ,that says nothing,I think it qualifys you to run for Congress! The Baron...
15351
Troy Groves
thgroves
Jan 3, 2003 2:46 am
Hello all. I hope you had a pleasant and safe holiday season. The Online Archives for Terry's Texas Rangers continues to grow and expand on an almost daily ...
