@cpfarr01 I have finished your book and I am pleased with my purchase! The book is informative and provides the materials for me to read and determine my own views. I wish you the best of luck and hope that others will overlook personal feelings and be exposed to more information and then make their own decisions as to whether you are right or wrong or perhaps in-between.
I believe Lee knew that Ewell and Hill were not in Longstreet's class but who else did he have to turn to for leading the 2nd and 3rd Corps? Lee stayed with Longstreet simply because he liked and trusted him beyond all others.
Good luck with the success of your book!
Regards
David