TMiller wrote:
Whats ironic if I remember correctly...
both Jackson and Lee in their words at their death were referring to AP Hill
both Jackson and Lee in their words at their death were referring to AP Hill
i do not see that connection.
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| Author: | Mr. Lane [ Sun Jun 16, 2013 7:37 pm ] |
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Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson Date of Death: May 10, 1863 Age at Death: 39 Last Words: "Let us cross over the river, and rest in the shade of the trees." John Sedgwick Date of Death: May 9, 1864 Age at Death: 50 Last Words: "They couldn't hit an elephant at that distance." Spoken just before he was killed by a Confederate sniper. Jesse Reno Date of Death: Sept. 14, 1862 Age at Death: 39 Last Words: "Hello, Sam, I'm dead. . . .Yes, yes, I'm dead". John Reynolds Date of Death: July 1, 1863 Age at Death: 42 Last Words: "Forward! For God's sake, Forward!" Spoken to Iron Brigade at the opening of the battle of Gettysburg. Jeb Stuart Date of Death: May 12, 1864 Age at Death: 31 Last Words: "I am resigned, if it be God's will. But I would like to see my wife. . .But God's will be done. . . I am going fast now. . .God's will be done." Spoken at the Battle of Yellow Tavern Edward Cross (Colonel) Date of Death: July 2, 1863 Age at Death: 31 Last Words: "The boys, I think, will miss me." Spoken at the Wheatfield, Battle of Gettysburg Ambrose Powell Hill Date of Death: April 2, 1865 Age at Death: 39 Last Word: "Surrender!" When the General accidentally rode into a Union picket line outside Petersburg Virginia, he ordered them to surrender. They opened fire instead. He was shot straight through the heart. James Longstreet Date of Death: January 2, 1904 Age at Death: 82 Last Words: "Helen, we shall be happier in this post." Albert Sidney Johnston Date of Death: April 6, 1862 Age at Death: 59 Last Words: "Yes, and I fear seriously." In response to one of his staff officers who asked him if he had been wounded. George McClellan Date of Death: October 29, 1885 Age at Death: 58 Last Words: "I feel easy now. Thank you." Winfield Scott Hancock Date of Death: February 9, 1886 Age at Death: 61 Last Words: "Oh, Allie, Allie, Good----" Hancock was calling out to his wife Almira but he could get out the "Goodbye" Ulysses S. Grant Date of Death: July 23, 1885 Age at Death: 63 Last Word: "Water." Robert E. Lee Date of Death: Oct. 12, 1870 Age at Death: 63 Last Words: "Strike the Tent" Yes. Both Grant's and Lee's last words were orders. God bless the memories of them all. |
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| Author: | dukemat [ Mon Jun 17, 2013 7:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Famous Last Words - Civil War Generals |
good stuff............thank you |
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| Author: | John Ferry [ Mon Jun 17, 2013 12:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Famous Last Words - Civil War Generals |
Anybody notice how young some of those men were, and I mean the ones who died from natural causes. J Ferry Maj 2/20th Corps |
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| Author: | Dwight McBride [ Mon Jun 17, 2013 1:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Famous Last Words - Civil War Generals |
Actually . . . for that time, the lifespans listed are more typical than not. |
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| Author: | TMiller [ Mon Jun 17, 2013 7:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Famous Last Words - Civil War Generals |
Whats ironic if I remember correctly... both Jackson and Lee in their words at their death were referring to AP Hill |
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| Author: | Ernie Sands [ Mon Jun 17, 2013 10:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Famous Last Words - Civil War Generals |
TMiller wrote: Whats ironic if I remember correctly... both Jackson and Lee in their words at their death were referring to AP Hill i do not see that connection.
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| Author: | John Ferry [ Tue Jun 18, 2013 8:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Famous Last Words - Civil War Generals |
Among Lee's final words were, "Tell A P Hill he must come up!" john ferry maj 2/20th Corps |
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| Author: | Mr. Lane [ Tue Jun 18, 2013 9:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Famous Last Words - Civil War Generals |
Some suggest Lee's last words were: "Tell Hill to come up. Strike the tent". However, Lee was bed-ridden for days prior to his departure and from first hand accounts was barely able to speak a word. Therefore, some doubt whether the reference to Hill was possible. As far as Jackson goes, I do not know. <salute!> |
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| Author: | John Ferry [ Tue Jun 18, 2013 11:33 am ] |
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You have to wonder about some of those quotes. Like the last words of the naval commander at Nagasaki: "What the hell was THAT!!!?? John Ferry Maj 2/20th Corps |
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| Author: | Dwight McBride [ Tue Jun 18, 2013 11:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Famous Last Words - Civil War Generals |
My favorite 'last words' are Socrates: "I drank what?" |
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| Author: | Neal Hebert [ Tue Jun 18, 2013 10:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Famous Last Words - Civil War Generals |
Gentlemen <salute> "I drank what?" Those words probably came from my lips at least once in Korea, or depending what I drank were "I did what?". Highest regards, |
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| Author: | Ernie Sands [ Tue Jun 18, 2013 10:39 pm ] |
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