[lentulusgracchus]

If he signed anything admitting treason, he would have done so because of threat of arrest. Robert E. Lee is known by his contemporaries to be a gentleman, an honest man of his word, steadfast in his convictions.

And he didn't sign anything like that, so he didn't compromise his principles or his character. Q.E.D.

As for the slavery issue, that was a political issue between the States and the Republican machine; his issue was, service to Virginia or service to the federal Army? He decided for Virginia, and when he received clarification of his prospective Army duties from Gen. Winfield Scott, he resigned within 24 hours. Agonizing, perhaps, but quick -- as was needful under the circumstances.

I'm glad we agree that Lee was an honorable man; it seems to be the settled opinion of the leading men in American life ever since, and most of the people in the South.

[cowboyway]

I'm glad we agree that Lee was an honorable man; it seems to be the settled opinion of the leading men in American life ever since, and most of the people in the South.

"General Lee's character has been an example to succeeding generations, making the restoration of his citizenship an event in which every American can take pride."---President Gerald Ford, August 5, 1975