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He was born January 21, 1824 in Clarksburg, Virginia. His parents, patriotic Revolutionary stock, died when he was a child. He was a leader from boyhood and his country upbringing made him a bold and expert rider. In June, 1842 he was appointed to a cadetship in the Military Academy at West Point. After graduation he served in the Mexican War, where he quickly received promotions

Today’s story is yet another from the Christmas holidays. I can’t help it. I stack up more stories than there is time to tell ‘em. At this rate, I should be opining on Valentine’s Day by Easter weekend. I have a nutcracker collection that inhabits my dining room during the holidays. Gathered in groups on the dinner table, the side board, occasional table and china buffet,

Dear friend, My heart broke this afternoon as I listened to your story and tried to understand even a fraction of the horror you've lived through. I knew bits and pieces from the brief notes you've sent me before, but those messages came across many miles and through a computer screen. I couldn't see your eyes or hear your voice like I did today across the small round table that separated us.