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Early's raid was after Gettysburg. During Gettysburg Rebel Soldiers were ORDERED to not steal from local merchants. That is a fact.

His corps took the lead in the invasion of Pennsylvania and almost reached the state capital of Harrisburg before being recalled by Lee to concentrate at Gettysburg. These successes led to favorable comparisons with Jackson.

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You need to learn some history, while camped near Harrisburg Confederates went into Harrisburg quite often. There are many letters home describing soldiers going into Harrisburg shopping. Yes, shopping.

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During Gettysburg Rebel Soldiers were ORDERED to not steal from local merchants. That is a fact.

Sherman's men were ordered not to steal from ordinary citizens too. And we all know that soldiers never, ever disobey orders. </sarcasm>