- Joined
- Nov 26, 2016
- Location
- central NC
As the old saying goes, there may have been snow on the roof, but there was still fire in the furnace.
As the old saying goes, there may have been snow on the roof, but there was still fire in the furnace.
Well, I took the plunge. No true Longstreet Library should be without at least two Helen Dortch Longstreet books. I’ve now aquired my quota.
Well, I took the plunge. No true Longstreet Library should be without at least two Helen Dortch Longstreet books. I’ve now aquired my quota.
Eleanor. Unfortunately, people don't talk like this anymore at least up here in Pennsylvania. David.Why did Helen marry General Longstreet, a man 42 years her senior? Here's what she said:
"Because I love him, to be sure, for no true woman would ever marry a man whom she did not love. When he asked my hand in marriage, I granted it, knowing that I was entrusting my life and happiness to one of the noblest men God ever made."
This is a very interesting thread. I was out of town, and I didn't take a computer, so I didn't see this thread until today. I really enjoyed reading it, and all of the new information and pictures I have never seen before. Thanks for starting the thread @Eleanor Rose @FarawayFriend and all of the others for making it so memorable.
I think you all will agree that this thread here absolutely deserves a Golden Thread nomination.
Therefore I did it a minute ago.
I’m actually working on my next Longstreet thread at the moment. Sadly it’s not about things named after the man. Please feel free to do so. I no nothething on the subject.That's so kind of you @FarawayFriend! I'm sure Helen would be honored to be nominated. I really appreciated Ami featuring it on the home page. I'm sure some folks took notice that might not have otherwise. Now we've got to get @War Horse to do a thread on places/bridges/sites named for our long suffering General!
Wow...a Liberty ship...I didn't know that...Thanks!!!I’m actually working on my next Longstreet thread at the moment. Sadly it’s not about things named after the man. Please feel free to do so. I no nothething on the subject.
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Lol, I meant nothing on the subject of things named after Longstreet. I truly appreciate your kind words.No pressure! Andrea and I just concede your abundant knowledge of all things Longstreet (and I mean that as a compliment).