Forrest Where he was most needed

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Asheboro Courier December 10, 1908

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What a Story! It's great! I first thought it might be apocryphal. Then, maybe not. I'll accept Diane's assessment of it as a true story. It adds to the aura around Gen. Forrest, doesn't it?

That story is tucked in Wyeth's bio somewhere. Forrest always had a great respect for religion and men of the cloth but he didn't pay much attention himself. He left religion up to the women of his family. Usually, though, there were services and a chaplain handy - one of his best aides was the minister Kelley. Forrest sincerely came to believe in the power of prayer - he could find no other reason he had survived the war except his wife prayed for him constantly!
 
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