[ought-six]

Yes, Lee is atop the list of most-respected military heroes, North and South.

Oh, about his slaves. The slaves were his wife’s, via inheritance. He freed them before he took up arms.

[Non-Sequitur]

Oh, about his slaves. The slaves were his wife’s, via inheritance. He freed them before he took up arms.

Not so much, no. He didn't free them until late December 1862. By then he'd taken up his arms for almost 2 years.

[Lauren BaRecall]

Oh, about his slaves. The slaves were his wife’s, via inheritance. He freed them before he took up arms.

I realize that General Lee moved into the Custis Lee Mansion upon his marriage, and that his father-in-law was Martha Washington's grandson.

I want to investigate that part regarding freeing his slaves prior to his leading the Army of Northern Virginia. This is the first time I'm hearing it. Thanks.