With this vital information Lee was able to determine General Hooker’s plan was to turn the Confederate left flank
his favorites sleeping in the house with him and his wife Libby
ordered General Nathan Bedford Forrest to stop the enemy's advance
But this was the risk these brave leaders often faced leading their armies in battle
Mary was an outgoing vivacious beauty who acted and sang occasionally at the Belvedere Hall theater in Cumberland
Major Pelham Courting Miss Sallie water With this vital information LeeMAJOR PELHAM COURTING MISS SALLIE by John Paul Strain "The Bower" Near Leetown Virginia September 1862 After the Battle of Antietam, General Stuart and his staff retired to The Bower, the home of the Dandridge family located near Leetown, Virginia. During the months of September, October, and into November the home was the site of many entertaining nights with General Stuart and staff, including John Pelham, Heros Von Borke and Wade Hampton. Both