To: Non-Sequitur
To: Non-Sequitur
You'll no doubt note that the Union correspondence I referenced says that the Greek Fire incendiary shells intended for use on Charleston civilians were sent to US General Gillmore 'through the influence of the President'. Good old kind-hearted Abe.
To: rustbucket
Interesting. I wonder what they actually used since Greek Fire as known in history was comprise of some unknown substance? The mental image of Beaureard 'squealing like a stuck pig' is fantastic. I have no idea how General Halsted knew of his reaction. Maybe he relied on the character of General Beauregard as was widely known?
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