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To: robowombat

Who is Marse Robert?

2 posted on 01/19/2006 11:02:41 AM PST by Phantom Lord (Fall on to your knees for the Phantom Lord)

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To: Phantom Lord

"Marse" was an term of affection and endearment used in the 1860s. The best modern equivalent that comes to mind is how a child might call an older friend of the family Uncle So-and-so even though they're not actually related. It was a very common nickname for General Lee.

3 posted on 01/19/2006 11:05:22 AM PST by Terabitten (If you've abused the public trust, the public should never trust you again. Throw the bums out!)

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To: Phantom Lord

What the men of the ANV and Virginians in general came to refer too R E Lee, i.e. Master Robert. A bit like how Scots revered Robert the Bruce.

5 posted on 01/19/2006 11:06:48 AM PST by robowombat

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To: Phantom Lord

Marse Robert, Uncle Robert, Marble man. Loved by the people of the South and adopted by the people of the North.

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6 posted on 01/19/2006 11:06:49 AM PST by groanup (Shred for Ian)

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To: Phantom Lord

Who is Marse Robert?

Master Robert E. Lee.

52 posted on 01/19/2006 1:51:29 PM PST by Mike Darancette (Mesocons for Rice '08)

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To: Phantom Lord

Who is Marse Robert?

"Four Years under Marse Robert" by Robert Stiles, 1836-1905.

Marse Robert

55 posted on 01/19/2006 2:38:32 PM PST by rustbucket

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