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Hace 2 días · Anne Lee's family was often supported by a relative, William Henry Fitzhugh, who owned the Oronoco Street house and allowed the Lees to stay at his country home Ravensworth. Fitzhugh wrote to United States Secretary of War , John C. Calhoun , urging that Robert be given an appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point.
Hace 5 días · R. E. Lee and his second son, Fitzhugh, circa 1845 It’s rare for us to be given a glimpse of a general with his family behind the scenes, rather than as a tough commander. Fortunately, history has left us a book that shows us R. E. Lee, the father.
Hace 3 días · The Most Noble Order of the Garter was founded by Edward III of England in 1348. Dates shown are of nomination or installation; coloured rows indicate sovereigns, princes of Wales, medieval ladies, modern royal knights and ladies, and stranger knights and ladies, none of whom counts toward the 24-member limit.
Hace 6 días · Since the outset of the raid, the Union force had been pursued by Confederate General William Henry Fitzhugh Lee. Lee's forces had finally been able to catch up to the Union cavalry at Staunton Bridge, and had attacked them in the rear and then continued to pursue them as they retired to Union lines.
Hace 5 días · HAPPY FATHER’S DAY R.E. LEE, THE FATHER: GREAT TICKLE FIGHTER AND MORE Narrative by JoAnna McDonald It’s rare for us to be given a glimpse of a... HAPPY FATHER’S DAY R.E. LEE, THE FATHER: GREAT TICKLE FIGHTER AND MORE Narrative by JoAnna McDonald It’s rare for us to be given a glimpse of a general with his family behind the scenes rather...
Hace 4 días · But in all matters of great national moment, the only true line of conduct, in my opinion, is, dispassionately to compare the advantages and disadvantages of the measure proposed, and decide from the balance. The lesser evil, where there is a choice of them, should always yield to the greater.
Hace 2 días · James Longstreet (January 8, 1821 – January 2, 1904) was a Confederate general who served during the American Civil War and was the principal subordinate to General Robert E. Lee, who called him his "Old War Horse".
