Seeing Hooker was never going to take the offensive, Lee pulled two more Divisions, those of South Carolinian RH Anderson and Georgian Lafayette McLaws from in front of Hooker and led them himself against Sedgwick in conjunction with Jubal Early. It was to be a day of frustration for Lee, as he could not prod McLaws forward and get the 3 division attack going. Sedgwick withdrew over Banks’ Ford when he lost Marye’s Heights to Early.(Early had a great battle.)
This was the cue for Hooker to call the campaign over and he withdrew over US Ford on the 5th. Casualties were high for the four day battle: 13000 for Lee and 17000 for Hooker. Lee’s proportion was too high, considering he only had 60000 to start with.
Lee and the South had bettered an army twice the size of their own and given Virginia breathing space. Lee’s next move, as it had been in 62, after a victory, was to move North.
Gettysburg awaited.
Jackson would never again be Lee’s “right arm”’ as he passed away on the 10th from complications from his amputation.
His last words were: let us cross over the river and rest in the shade of the trees.
I'm Home
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I changed my pic that’s me on what was my front steps for the last year. I am actualy as of last week back in Arizona. I will most likely start back to work in a week or so. The I will be much more active again.
Whats that smell? Oh yeah, it doesn’t stink here :-)
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Welcome back man. We missed ya!
Any interesting stories to tell?
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Glad you made it back in one piece.
Get the sand out of those unwelcome body areas, get comfy, and join back in the fun!
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Good to see ya again, bud :).
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So i guess i have to start looking for CME activity in Phoenix now to capitalize on that mouthwash you yanks call beer that you have been offering me, i suppose, eh?
Good to see that you’re back in one piece. Hope to chat with you soon,
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I don’t know about mouthwash, I drink Guinness. They also sell that hoser Canadian beer down here too. It is the season for a visit though, half your country is already here.
I was in town for five days when I got a call on my mobile, which has been turned off for the last year, from a guy wanting to know if I was ready for a game. LOL It was tempting, but I had to put him off for a couple weeks so I could get caught up with the family.
For any of the new folks here, I offer beers or a nice glass of something that was put in a barrel when I was in grade school and a five player face to face if you let me know when you’ll be in Phoenix.
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I don’t know about mouthwash, I drink Guinness. They also sell that hoser Canadian beer down here too. It is the season for a visit though, half your country is already here.Â
the other half is in Florida . . . .
Funny thing - my parents were just there last month for a couple of weeks. -
For any of the new folks here, I offer beers or a nice glass of something that was put in a barrel when I was in grade school and a five player face to face if you let me know when you’ll be in Phoenix.
Mom?
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Welcome back!
Good to see you posting again.
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