The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1904-11-23
WAR STORIES.
Z O. clt II. Lee, Great Soldier and Great
Citizen.
Atlanta Constitution.

tion yesterday. 1t was a splendid
sight. The men and horses looked
well. They have rccuperatcd since
laet fall Stuart was in all his glory
Your sons and ncphcws were well and
nourishing. The country here looks
very green and pretty, notwithstand
ing the ravagcs Of war. What beau
tiful world God, in His loving kind
ness to His creatures, has given US!
What shame that men endowed
with reason and Knowledge Of right
should mar his gifts.
His son Fitzhugh Lee, was captur,
ed by the enemy. OF this event he
wrote to his wife
have heard with great grief that
Fitzhugh has been captured by the
enemy. He had not expected that
he would be taken from his bed and
carried off, but we must bear this ad-
ditional ailliction with fortitude and
resignation, aud not .repiDe at the will
of God. 1t will eventuatc in some
good that we know not of now. We
must bear our labors and hardshlps
manfully. Our noble men are cheer.
full and confident constantly re-
member you in my thoughts and pray
crs.
Again, after Gettysburg, he writes
to her:
The consequences Of war are horrid
enough at best, surrounded by all tho
ameliorations Cf civilization and
Christianity. | am very sorry for the
injuries done the family at Hickory
Hill, and particularly that our dear
old Uncle Williams, in his cightieth
year, should be subjected 10 such
treatment. But We cannot help it,
and must endure it, You will, how
ever learn before this reaches you that
our success at Gettysburg was not so
great as rcportcd-in fact we failed to
drive the enemy from his position,
and that our army withdrew to tho
Potomac. Had the river not unex-
rcctedly risen, all would have been
we'll with us: but God, in His all wise
providence, willcd otherwise, and our
communications have been interrupte d
and almost cut off. Tho waters havo
subsidized to about four feet, and, if
they continue, by tomorrow, l hops
our communications will be open.
trust that meroiful God, our only
hope and refuge, will not desert US in
this hour of need, and will deliver us
by His almighty hand, that the whole
world may recognize His power and all
hearts be lifted up in alteration and
praise Of His unbounded loving kind
ness. We must, however, submit to
His almighty ~ill, whatever that may
be. May God guide and protect Us
all is my constant prayer.
General Lee was now in active com
mand of his ''incomparable infantry,
the Army Of Northern Virginia. Dur
ing this campaign General Stuart was
killed and the death of his dashing
chief of cavalry was great blow to
Lee. lie was on Traveller" when a
courier dashed up with the news that
Stuart was mortally wounded! Gen
cral Lee was evidently greatly affected, j,
and said, slowly, as he folded up tho
dispatch: General Stuart has been
mortally woundcd; most valuable
and able officer" Then, after mo-
ment he added in voice of deep feel.
ing: "lIe never brought me piece Of
false information-'' turned and look
cd away.
Here is description of Lee when
his army was fronting the Potomac
before the end
General Lee continued in excellent
health, aad bore his many cares with
his usual equanimity. He had aged
somewhat in appearance since the be.
ginning of the war, but had rather
gained than lost In physical vigor,
from the severe life he had led. His
hair had grown gray, but his face had
the ruddy hue of health, and his eyes
were as clear and brighta as ever. His
dress was always a plain, gray uni
form, with cavalry boots reaching TO
his knees, and broad -brimmcd gray
felt hat. He seldom wore q weapon,
and his only mark of rank was the
stars on his collar. Though always
abstemious in diet, he seemed able to
bear any amount Of fatigue, being
capable of remaining in his saddle all
day and at his desk half the night.
Than came 1865, when the long,
thin gray line, less thar $1,000 men,
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