Another blow has been dealt to the confederate army. While I was fighting in Gettysburg other portions of our army were fighting elsewhere. General Pemberton was overwhelmed in Vicksburg, Mississippi around the same time I suffered my defeat. Over 10,000 men were killed and 37,000 prisoners were taken from the confederate army. They took 260 cannons, 60,000 stand-of-arms, and over 2 million rounds of ammunition.
There is no more hope left to fight with, only pride.
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The Civil War Battlefield Guide Edited by Frances H. Kennedy.
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General Lee,
ReplyDeleteYou are a very persistent man, Lee. You would be useful as a commander on the Union side; however, seeing you made your choice, and seeing that we obviously do not need your assistance, you are perfectly well where you stand.
Goodbye General Lee. And good riddance.
~President Abraham Lincoln
And it's that pride that will lead to your demise. You admitted it yourself, Lee, the Confederacy will lose. If you give up now, fewer lives will be wasted over a hopeless cause.
ReplyDeleteI must agree with you General Lee, all hope is lost.
ReplyDeleteThis is not a good sign for the Conferderates. I say to you General Lee, don't give up just yet.
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