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To: TexConfederate1861
But there were people in higher places, like Robert E. Lee, that abhored slavery...

To say that Robert Lee 'abhorred' slavery is quite an exaggeration.

152 posted on 02/20/2005 4:25:17 AM PST by Non-Sequitur
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To: Non-Sequitur

I disagree. It is quite evident that he opposed it, and secession. His first love was Virginia.


153 posted on 02/20/2005 4:27:46 AM PST by TexConfederate1861 (Sic Semper Tyrannis!)
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