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.
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Good to hear this good news!
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Garg doesn’t even have a dog. He duped us to go to Tijuana and see a donkey show… :|
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Garg doesn’t even have a dog. He duped us to go to Tijuana and see a donkey show… :|
I never saw him there.
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Garg doesn’t even have a dog. He duped us to go to Tijuana and see a donkey show… undecided
LOL. Good one
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Today marks 1 year cancer free.
Have to say… thanks again boys - Wouldn’t have happened without your support!
And here’s a photo of the Mr. celebrating with a can of beans.
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Today marks 1 year cancer free.
Have to say… thanks again boys - Wouldn’t have happened without your support!
And here’s a photo of the Mr. celebrating with a can of beans.
Gargantua, I didn’t know any of you till November when I joined this last Fall, but I’m so happy for you and Bear. I just lost my parents Jack Russell, Tug, who was a very special dog to me.
I remember when he was shipped from South Africa as a small pup in 2001. We lost him a month ago, and it has been hard on the whole family, so I understand the love you have for Bear and glad he is doing well.
Sincerely,
John
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Today marks 1 year cancer free.
Have to say… thanks again boys - Wouldn’t have happened without your support!
And here’s a photo of the Mr. celebrating with a can of beans.
Nice!
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