Stinking Bodies

[ole]

In no way can Hiram Ulysses Grant be considered upper class. Well, maybe when he was in his last year at the Point. His lot was the struggle. Not low and begging, but also not high and thriving. He failed at virtually everything he ever tried. He was a lousy farmer and was reduced to selling firewood. Ultimately, he ended up in the family trade with his father and brothers.

Without the war, he and Julia and family would have scraped through life like everyone else, saving the pennies to make Sunday dinner

But to the point, did he care about his soldiers? Can't say. It would appear that he did, but he did spend them rather freely on occasion.

Ole

[matthew mckeon]

The Civil War attitude towards the "butcher's bill" seems very callous by 21th century standards. Leaders on both sides were willing to endure heavy losses to win battles. But it was society that was experienced in death. Lincoln lost two children, Jefferson Davis his first wife, Longstreet several of his children, the list goes on. And they felt those losses too. Maybe it made they mentally tougher, or stronger.

[30th_il]

Regarding "Stinking Bodies", my water heater has been out since Thursday (they should be here today, Sat at 1pm) the dishes are piling up, laundry is a small mountain and we are all in need of showers. Trying to be "civil" during this time is difficult and "war" has broken out at times between us. Does this count?

[blue_zouave]

30th, my deepest sympathies, it's kind of like reenacting without the gunpowder smoke. At least your toilets still work and you don't have a Port-a-john in the front yard!

Best wishes for speedy recovery of hot water.

Zou