I cannot help but think that great results would have been obtained had my views been thought better of; yet I am much inclined to accept the present condition as for the best.
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I fancy that no good ideas upon that campaign will be mentioned at any time that did not receive their share of consideration by General Lee.James Longstreet
A little before noon I sent orders to all my batteries to open fire through the streets or at any points where the troops were seen about the city, as a diversion in favor of Jackson.
James Longstreet
If the blame (if there is any) can be shifted from him to me, I shall help him and our cause by taking it. I desire, therefore, that all the responsibility that can be put upon me shall go there and shall remain there.
James Longstreet
Before my troops reached the little city, and before the people of Fredericksburg knew that any part of the Confederate army was near, there was great excitement over the demand for surrender.
James Longstreet
General Pickett, finding the battle broken while the enemy was still reinforcing, called the troops off.
James Longstreet
The town caught fire in several places, shells crashed and burst, and solid shot rained like hail.
James Longstreet
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