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[Gene GeRue <genegerue AT ruralize.com>]

On Apr 29, 2008, at 1:40 PM, Lynda wrote:

> So, I would posit that one should read the writings of those who  
> lived the
> history.

One of the best sources, for sure. One would, of course, make  
allowance for any individual showing himself in the best possible  
light. And keeping in mind the intended reader or readers. Sounds like  
you do, in fact, have solid material, with these caveats. To the point  
we were discussing, I think the record shows that in addition to  
punishing those considered wrong, or bad, that military expediency had  
to come first. Considering the nature of the uncivil Civil War, all  
superior officers did what they could to win.

Think we will ever stop fighting the Civil War?