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Havana, N. Y. (New York, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.42
itz Lee, when the eyes of the world were focused upon him. He was appointed consul-general at Havana by President Cleveland. Yellow fever was prevailing there, and the prospect uninviting. Some fterward the department informed him that the Maine would be ordered to make a friendly visit to Havana. Lee remonstrated; his common sense convincing him that the visit of a war vessel to Havana, inHavana, in its then excited state, would probably be disastrous. Unfortunately, the war vessel had sailed, and was beyond the reach of recall. You know the result. What was left of the Maine, after it was blown up, lies undisturbed in the harbor of Havana, but still remains a vivid memory. I recall this matter because of the erroneous, popular belief at the time, and to some extent since, that the Maineould be fiercest and most glory would be won. President McKinley had promised General Fitz if Havana was attacked he should lead the forces, but the politicians feared if such a chance was given hi
Jamestown, N. Y. (New York, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.42
amestown Tercentennial Exposition, Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen: In an address at a memorial meeting when General Fitz Lee died, I said: He fell with his harness on, overtaxed by the strenuous work he had done to make the coming Jamestown celebration a grand success. Ulysses has gone to the Hesperides and there is none left in Ithaca to bend his matchless bow. There is reason to suppose if General Albert Sidney Johnston had not been mortally wounded as he was riding forwaween the sections became more cordial, and the people more united by the bonds of mutual respect and friendship than they had been for more than half a century. These were the considerations and factors which made him the man of the hour for Jamestown. His bugle-call would have been heard along the mountain sides, through the valleys, across the vast plains, along the rivers and by the sounding sea. It would have been as the shout of Achilles from the ramparts. Fitz Lee was rather a live
West Point (New York, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.42
e been as the shout of Achilles from the ramparts. Fitz Lee was rather a lively youth—he never was good enough to go in the missionary box. While a cadet at West Point, unlike his distinguished uncle who never received a demerit, Fitz managed to get the maximum allowance just short of dismissal. His name was not very near theIndians, in which rapid pursuit, recovery of stolen property, and a personal combat with one of the chiefs, are all highly commended. In 1860 Fitz Lee was at West Point as an instructor of cavalry. Promptly resigning his commission when Virginia seceded, he served first as staff officer of General Ewell, and shortly after was dvised him to return to Appomattox and be paroled. This he did and became the guest of General John Gibbon of the United States Army, under whom he had been at West Point, and whose family he knew well. In his Personal Reminiscences of Appomattox, General Gibbon says: That night Fitz, lying on the floor, slept as soundly a
Yellow Tavern (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.42
and of the corps. By this time his skill, activity and brilliant courage had won for him one of the first reputations in the army. General R. E. Lee, writing to him, said: Your admirable conduct, devotion to the cause of your country and devotion to duty; fill me with pleasure. The importance of Spotsylvania Courthouse in the campaign of 1864 was vital, and it was Fitz Lee's Cavalry that held the ground against the advances of Grant's Army, until the Confederate Infantry arrived. Yellow Tavern, which saved Richmond, where our superb Stuart fought his last battle, was won by his old and favorite division, now commanded by Fitz Lee. The dying chieftain said, while his life was ebbing away: Go ahead, Fitz, old fellow, I know you will do what is right, which Fitz ever regarded a most precious legacy. General Bragg, in a letter to, him, after the battle, said: The resistance there had enabled him to withdraw troops from Drewry's Bluff to man the works on that side of the city.
Copenhagen (Denmark) (search for this): chapter 1.42
er the leadership of the gallant Gordon, he illuminated that dark hour by one act of splendid chivalry, which soothed its anguish and effaced its shame; the flag of truce had entered the Confederate line, and passing down the ranks was quenching the firing as it came. The men in wrath were breaking their muskets, or in tears were parting their old battle flags among themselves. Turning their backs upon the approaching messenger, as Nelson turned his blind eye upon the retreat signal at Copenhagen, they rushed down upon a still spiteful battery of the enemy and swept it from the field. The messenger of peace found them standing over their conquered spoil. The weapons they surrendered that day were those they had just wrenched from the enemy— It was not war, but it was splendid As a dream of old romance. Later on, in another connection, if I have the time, I will state briefly the battles and operations under General Fitz Lee's direction, which fix his place in our militar
Cuba, N. Y. (New York, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.42
posse) that there was in that young man, they would have switched him off long before he ever reached the famous hill of San Juan. As it was, he only got there, as a smart paragrapher told us at the time, by swimming his horse from Key West to Cuba, with his sword in his mouth. What followed you all know. What remains to be administered (de bonis non) of the spoils of that Spanish War is known only to Him, who understandest man's thoughts afar off. I fear I am too fond of episode for the rich and varied materials which our dear friend's life so amply furnish. My idea is that General Fitz Lee, by reason of his brilliant reputation as a soldier, both at home and abroad; his eclat as the representative of the United States in Cuba, when the hearts of the people went out to him with enthusiastic admiration and warmest approval; his widespread popularity, coextensive with the bounds of the country; his extraordinary personal magnetism, which drew all hearts to him; and the fa
Drewry's Bluff (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.42
rmy, until the Confederate Infantry arrived. Yellow Tavern, which saved Richmond, where our superb Stuart fought his last battle, was won by his old and favorite division, now commanded by Fitz Lee. The dying chieftain said, while his life was ebbing away: Go ahead, Fitz, old fellow, I know you will do what is right, which Fitz ever regarded a most precious legacy. General Bragg, in a letter to, him, after the battle, said: The resistance there had enabled him to withdraw troops from Drewry's Bluff to man the works on that side of the city. Stuart and Fitz Lee were very like in temperament, and devoted as brothers. Both were full of fun, and their gaiety never forsook them even amid the darkest and most trying ordeals. On the march they generally rode together, and their songs and peals of laughter could often be heard far down the column, above the trampling of the horses and the clanking of the sabres, and were a solace to many weary and homesick hearts. Ream's Station wa
McAllister (Pennsylvania, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.42
ed, a loss deeply deplored by the whole army. I refer again to Chancellorsville only to say that I do not think the value of Fitz Lee's service in screening and protecting Jackson's great flank movement, and by his quick and close reconnoisance, ascertaining and pointing out to Jackson where his lines could be formed to strike the enemy's rear and flank at the greatest advantage, is generally appreciated. With Stuart in the Pennsylvania campaign he saved the day in the fierce fight at Hanover, Pa., by coming in on the enemy's rear and routing Kilpatrick's Division, and did good work at Gettysburg, and on our withdrawal into Virginia. In 1863, he was promoted to major-general, Stuart having been advanced to the command of the corps. By this time his skill, activity and brilliant courage had won for him one of the first reputations in the army. General R. E. Lee, writing to him, said: Your admirable conduct, devotion to the cause of your country and devotion to duty; fill me wit
United States (United States) (search for this): chapter 1.42
o which, I firmly believe, fresh laurels would have been added if he had been spared to gather them. So manfully and triumphantly had he maintained the rights and interests of American citizens on foreign soil, as the representative of the United States, that all prejudice against him as a Confederate had vanished. And if a primary election could have been held, or there had been an initiative and referendum, Fitz Lee would have been chosen the commanding general for the Spanish War. As itng glance at the rich and varied materials which our dear friend's life so amply furnish. My idea is that General Fitz Lee, by reason of his brilliant reputation as a soldier, both at home and abroad; his eclat as the representative of the United States in Cuba, when the hearts of the people went out to him with enthusiastic admiration and warmest approval; his widespread popularity, coextensive with the bounds of the country; his extraordinary personal magnetism, which drew all hearts to hi
Lynchburg (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 1.42
o the last, furnish to the world an example of devotion to right, duty and country, which has few, if any, parallels in history. General Fitz was always free-handed and ready to divide his last dollar. On the morning of the 9th of April, 1865, when what was left of Gordon's 2nd Corps of Infantry and Fitz Lee's Corps of Cavalry had driven back Sheridan, and Ord's Infantry came up to his support, and it was seen that surrender was inevitable, General Fitz escaped with his cavalry towards Lynchburg, but becoming convinced that the war was virtually over, he rode to Farmville, and reported to General Meade, who advised him to return to Appomattox and be paroled. This he did and became the guest of General John Gibbon of the United States Army, under whom he had been at West Point, and whose family he knew well. In his Personal Reminiscences of Appomattox, General Gibbon says: That night Fitz, lying on the floor, slept as soundly as a child after, he said, having had no sleep f
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