GDG- Stuart and the historians II
Teej Smith
teej at nc.rr.com
Tue Aug 8 15:42:09 CDT 2006
> Esteemed GDG Member Tom Ryan Contributes:
>
> Robertson was a liability in almost every conflict he was engaged. Lee
> had
> gotten rid of him once by sending him to North Carolina in 1862. But,
> when
> Lee needed more cavalry for the upcoming campaign, Robertson came back
> with
> two NC regiments. Lee would again unceremoniously send Robertson on his
> way
> after the Gettysburg Campaign was over.
Tom, didn't you find it strange that in post war letters, H.B. McClellan
went out of his way to support Robertson's actions during the Gettysburg
Campaign?
Regards,
Teej
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