You act like the two are connected. Cleburne was roundly criticized for his letter, and Davis ordered him to retract it. It may be the reason why he never rose to command a corps in spite of the fact that men of lesser ability were appointed corps and army commanders over him.
Oh, and a funny thing about that legislation passed by the confederate congress. It did not contain any clause freeing slaves for their service. Had the south won the war they would have been returned to their masters. Some gratitude, huh?
What the hell are talking about?
Look, what happened, happened. But that's the difference between us Rebs and you damnyanks; we're not afraid of the truth.
Some gratitude, huh?