Johan
12 July 2007, 12:12
http://docsouth.unc.edu/imls/fremantle/fremantle.html
It is very interesting, moreso to Americans probably. He is somewhat racist and antisemetic, which is a product of the times I believe.
He is at Gettysburg, his accounts will be interesting to those who are interested in American Civil War. He wrongly predicts victory by South, but has some accurate insights as well.
And here is a quote that many of you will appreciate: :)
"The universal practice of carrying arms in the South is undoubtedly the cause of occasional loss of life, and is much to be regretted; but, on the other hand, this custom renders altercations and quarrels of very rare occurrence, for people are naturally careful what they say when a bullet may be the probable reply.
-Sir Arthur James Lyon Fremanlte"
It is very interesting, moreso to Americans probably. He is somewhat racist and antisemetic, which is a product of the times I believe.
He is at Gettysburg, his accounts will be interesting to those who are interested in American Civil War. He wrongly predicts victory by South, but has some accurate insights as well.
And here is a quote that many of you will appreciate: :)
"The universal practice of carrying arms in the South is undoubtedly the cause of occasional loss of life, and is much to be regretted; but, on the other hand, this custom renders altercations and quarrels of very rare occurrence, for people are naturally careful what they say when a bullet may be the probable reply.
-Sir Arthur James Lyon Fremanlte"