I thought it was time to finally say hello. As a thirteen year member of the Camp Olden Civil War Roundtable (Trenton N.J.), this seemed like a logical place for me to be. I think I'll like it here. Glad to be a member.
Blue Yonder:
We think you will like it here, as well. At least, we certainly hope so.
Ole
__________________ I never knew a man who wished to be himself a slave. Consider if you know any good thing that no man desires for himself. A. Lincoln
Hey Blue, welcome to the board. Glad to have you. Looking forward to your posts.
Terry
__________________ "In this great struggle, this form of Government and every form of human right is endangered if our enemies succeed. There is more involved in this contest than is realized by every one." Abraham Lincoln - August 18, 1864 Speech to the 164th Ohio Regiment
Hi there! I take it you are predisposed towards the Yankees? No matter to me, it's all about hystery here and we're all here to learn and have fun while we learn. Enjoy!
Union Ancersor: Pvt Arnuah Norton, 60th Ohio. (G-G-G Grandfather) Died at Salisbury NC, November 3, 1864
Confederate Ancestors: Captain Thomas A. Morrow, 29th Texas Cavalry (G-G-G- Uncle) and 2LT George W. Morrow, 31st Texas Cavalry (G-G-G Grandfather). Both survived the war
Welcome to the board. Please, jump in, the debate is fine and the postings warm, so there should be no shocks to your system with your background.
Sincerely,
Unionblue
__________________ "The American people and the Government at Washington may refuse to recognize it for a time but the inexorable logic of events will force it upon them in the end; that the war now being waged in this land is a war for and against slavery." Frederick Douglass
"Loyalty to our ancestors does not include loyalty to their mistakes." George Santayana