The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1903-09-09


fore. We do not youch for it's au
then ticity by any means, and it was
certainly not generally known in the
Army Of Northern Virginia.
President Lincoln's magnanimous
disposition and kindly nature were
never better exemplifed than in
case during the civil war in which two
sons of the Confederate chieftain,
Robert f. Lee, were involved, says
The Washington Post. AS narrated
6y one Of the most hospitable and
typical Virginians, himself scion of
a family noted for the brave deeds
and heroic sacrifices, the story of lin
coIn and the Lees revealed depth of
fraternal affection, chivalry and hero
ism Of which Americans may be just
Iy proud, no matter what State may
claim their allegiance.
,Oa che occasion 70 which reference
has been made, post-prandial cigars
!had been lighted and congenial com
5oaay Of Northern and Southern men
owsee deep in discussion of the mar
<ay7sJ Lincoln. "There is piece of
saistery which seems to have escaped
Ms7thera and Southern writer's re-
uisfked the host, and that is an Incl
aentsin7olving Lincoln and the two
$3.50 oe 'Marse Robert as Gen. Lee
'cVgas eamiliarly known by the army. l
cAgv es5eea en- omniverous reader of
akee~sy.conneeted with the civil war
~M E5'iaS5, but nowhere have l en-
.r~~r.steA any mention Of the incident
"a ..-as about TO relate.
@'At wes after the battle Of Brandy
Station, in which Brig. Gen. w. H.
'tT. Lee, called by his father and fami
ay Rooney was not only badly wound
ed, butcaptured by the Federal forces.
Upon being taken to headquarters Of
uthe Union army his identity became
Sznown, and there was consequently
,sgreat rejoicing over such capture.
Subsequently Federal officer who
Aad been captured by the Confeder
=ates, was shot under peculiar oircum-
stances, and the captors Of Rooney
Lee determined that he should be ex-
-souted by way Of retaliation. A day
had been fixed when he was to be shot
at sunrise. In some manner Major
Gen. Washington Parke Curtis Lee,
-sgho once owned the Arlington estate
which was subsequently made ma
aional cemetery by the United States
government, learned of his brothers
peril. By means of flag Of truce
'Custis Lee appeared at the headquar-
GERS Of the Union commander, who
cordially received him and inquired
&hs nature Of his visit.
1' To save my brothers life, if pos
rsibie, was the reply, and return him
-Sohis wife and children. You must
1anov, general, continued Cuotis Lee,
a am bachelor, and not only that,
Dat z eatrank my brother, who is
6sigoaier general, while I am major
general. If anyone is to ssas7 FOR the
CzESogtauate occurrence by which one
G your oficers forfeited his life, let
Gne6kowGall upon me. There will be
mo aasstogrieve and worry about me,
earuan q single man and soldier,
saste aud willing to abide by the arbi-
Grament % uar. With my brother
at dc. different, FOR he is man OF fam
lily, With wife and four little ones
awaiting him at home. He knows
ussthiug Of my visit, neither does our
Gather, Gen. Robert E. Lee. nnow-
nng both Of them as do, it is my con-
lecture that if my purpose had been
communicated to either of them, they
vgan!d have endeavored to dissuade
me from such an undertaking. Con-
sequently have come to your head
quarters Of my own volition and with
: 'aot any advice whatever, either from
= my family OF friends. Give me my
{ brothers life for his family sake, and
,take mine as means of retaliation for
Il regrettabIe and uplooked for act of
war and It's misery.
Moved by this appeal, the Union
general pointed out to his visitor that
what he asked was not in his power to
graut. Lots were drawn for the execu-
-tion,' he said, 'and fate willed it that
.-yaur brother should draw the fatal
', aunber. A time has been fixed for
;, Ghe exeoutioa, the necessary orders
/. nave been. given, and it only remains
/. to carry out she details. There is no.
\. body TO help you in your extremity
uaaless President Lincoln at Washing
ton sees at to interfere
'1.This suggestion coming from the