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Re: Shelby Foote - A Quote worth Quoting

"A succession of color bearers was shot down as they planted their flags on the fort. For a brief time, three flags reached the top, those of the 16th Georgia, 13th Mississippi, and 17th Mississippi.

Longstreet called off the disastrous attack after 20 minutes.... Collin Chase."

Thanks, Chase. The 16th was a sister regiment of the 18th. Captain Lemon reported using his sword and other troops to get up the wall, and his pistol when he got to the top, until captured. Such a loss is so short a time. Stan

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