What happened to this thread ? Nothing new for almost a month.

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Did Lincoln keep his oldest son Robert from serving in the Army? He attended Harvard lawe school during the war.



Super Abe!

Ever see the Bugs Bunny cartoon in which Bugs, dressed in a black suit and stovepipe hat and beard, chastises a "Rebel" Yosemite Sam, "What's this I hear about you whipping slaves?" Sam squirms a bit and Bugs hands him a card telling him, "If you need to reach me I'll be at my Gettysberg address."

It would seem that the thread has received a shot in the arm. I like it

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Originally posted by ordmate:
It would seem that the thread has received a shot in the arm. I like it

And the wound was fatal! Still, I thought the Super Hero Lincoln would be worth a comment or two.

I understand Robert Lincoln joined the Army in late 1864 and served as a staff officer for US Grant.

That would be correct. At least from what I know.

I seem to remember he served on the cabinet in the Grant Administration too. Secretary of War?

No I have not abandoned the thread just been out of the net for some time.
As Jack said in the Shining " HERE'S JOHNNY"

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Originally posted by bangfxr:
No I have not abandoned the thread just been out of the net for some time.
As Jack said in the Shining " HERE'S JOHNNY"

Glad to have you back Bangs. I wanted to get this thread rejuvinated. I think I succeded.

If the enemy is in range,So are you. I.Y.A. O.,Y.A.O.

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Originally posted by scooter_mech:

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Originally posted by ordmate:
It would seem that the thread has received a shot in the arm. I like it

And the wound was fatal! Still, I thought the Super Hero Lincoln would be worth a comment or two.

The shot was to the arm, NOT THE HEAD. Thank's for jumping in here SCOOTER

I understand Robert Lincoln joined the Army in late 1864 and served as a staff officer for US Grant.

IF THE ENEMY IS IN RANGE, SO ARE YOU. I.Y.O.,Y.A.S.

This thread is at deaths door again. Nothing new for two weeks.

FYI- With the death of Robert Lincoln, the family left no living offspring to carry on the family name. Also, Robert was present for the death of his father, was present during the death of President Garfield, and was present at the death of President McKinley.

[QUOTE]Originally posted by 20802653:
FYI- With the death of Robert Lincoln, the family left no living offspring to carry on the family name. Also, Robert was present for the death of his father, was present during the death of President Garfield, and was present at the death of President McKinley. He was also Secretary of War for Garfield and Arthur.

A couple of things I learned at Arlington, VA. last week. The last public aperances of Robert Lincoln was the dedication of the Lincoln Memorial he died not long after wards.

Article in today's paper (Washington Post) reported Union Soldier's remains found in construction site in Franklin TN. Found were 6 Eagle buttons, most of skull, several teeth and bones from an arm and a leg. Little chance he will be identified because home state is unknown. Rest Haven Cemetery in Franklin will be final resting place.

The last known survivor of the Civil War was a gentlemen named WALTER WILLIAMS, who died on December 19, 1959 at the age of 117!

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Originally posted by 20802653:
The last known survivor of the Civil War was a gentlemen named WALTER WILLIAMS, who died on December 19, 1959 at the age of 117!

I have found, through reliable sources, that this info is incorrect. The last documented Civil War soldier was Albert Woolson, born on 11 fEB 1947 AND DIED ON aUG 2 1956.

I think you were meaning Feb, 1847. Albert Woolson is correct.

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Originally posted by bangfxr:
I think you were meaning Feb, 1847. Albert Woolson is correct.

Thanks for the COURTEOUS correction. Of course 1847 is correct.