[carton253]

Sam... I was just getting to post JEB's words, "I would rather die than be whipped!" Great minds think alike!

Two JEB stories that I like...

The Yankees surprised him causing him to flee (I don't recall the town) suddenly. He had to leave behind his new hat and plume. A few days later, he managed to capture John Pope's baggage. He sent Pope this telegram...

"You have my hat and plume. I have your coat. I suggest a meeting to trade hostages."

Then there was the telegram he sent to the US Quatermaster General during the winter of 1862 complaining about the quality of mules he had been capturing lately. He signed it, "JEB Stuart". The Quartermaster General was not happy to have received it.

God bless JEB Stuart!

[SAMWolf]

Then there was the telegram he sent to the US Quatermaster General during the winter of 1862 complaining about the quality of mules he had been capturing lately.

LOL. It's a shame his not being there at Gettysburg blemished his record.