Tag Archives: Rooney Lee

Henry Adams on Rooney Lee

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Chris Mackowski

As the grandson and great-grandson of American presidents, Henry Brooks Adams came from one of the most distinguished of all New England families. Yet, as a student at Harvard University from 1854-8, this scion of the Yankee-est of all Yankee … Continue reading →

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A Father’s Influence

Posted on June 19, 2016 by Sarah Kay Bierle

They crunched along the snow-covered path, enjoying the crisp air and companionship. The father held his son’s little hand and slowed his steps to accommodate the boy’s short stride. They had been talking, but were quiet now. The father became … Continue reading →

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“Some of the Hardest Fighting of the War”: Alfred Pleasonton and J.E.B. Stuart at Brandy Station

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Daniel Davis

Part two in a series The first week of June 1863 saw Gen. Robert E. Lee begin to withdraw his infantry from their lines at Fredericksburg and head west toward the Shenandoah Valley. Lee was embarking on his second invasion … Continue reading →

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Question of the Week: 3/28-4/3/16

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Emerging Civil War

This week, Phill Greenwalt asks, “Was Fitzhugh Lee a good cavalry commander or a product of nepotism?” The same could be asked of Rooney Lee, too.

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He Had Won for Himself an Honorable Name: Brig. Gen. John Chambliss’ Untimely Death

Posted on August 20, 2015 by ECW Guest Post

Today, we are pleased to welcome back author Jimmy Price The Richmond-Petersburg Campaign witnessed many dark days for the Army of Northern Virginia, but one that has received scant attention is August 16, 1864. On that day, Lee’s army lost … Continue reading →

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Review: “The Man Who Would Not Be Washington” by Jonathan Horn

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Phill Greenwalt

Born less than 10 miles apart and tied to another famous Virginian by martial, marital, and through his mother, Robert E. Lee grew up under and with the specter of George Washington.

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“The only chance the Army of Northern Virginia had to save itself” – Jetersville, April 5, 1865

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Rob Orrison

On the morning of April 5th, Maj. Gen. William Pendleton set out to destroy the artillery surplus munitions and cannon of the Army of Northern Virginia. The artillery supplies were sent to Amelia Courthouse from Richmond earlier that spring. Now … Continue reading →

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ECW Weekender: JEB Stuart’s Christmas Raid

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Rob Orrison

It is easy today to follow in the footsteps of JEB Stuarts cavalry on their 1862 Christmas Raid.  The route is well known and there are several historic markers and Civil War Trail interpretive signs along the way to guide … Continue reading →

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“…please furnish better mules…”— JEB Stuart’s 1862 Christmas Raid, Part Two

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Rob Orrison

This is part two of a two-part series on Jeb Stuart’s 1862 Christmas Raid; part one was posted on December 26th. Stuart’s Christmas Raid, by John Paul Strain  After sending his famous message to Gen. Meigs, Stuart decided to confuse … Continue reading →

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“…please furnish better mules…”— JEB Stuart’s 1862 Christmas Raid, Part One

Posted on December 26, 2014 by Rob Orrison

This is the first of a two-part series on Jeb Stuart’s 1862 Christmas Raid. After the Battle of Fredericksburg, the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia settled in the area south of the Rappahannock River near Fredericksburg. On Christmas day, Gen. … Continue reading →

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