He has more professional qualifications than the vast majority of the historians that have ever written about Gettysburg.
Born in Virgina in 1833, died in 1916.
A Brevet Brigadier General in the CSA
Attended and later made an honorary academic of the University of Virginia
Served directly to General Stuart as lead Scout in Stuart's Cavarly
Server directly to General Lee after Stuarts death.
Given command of all of Northern Virginia, March 27, 1865.
Commanded the 43rd Battalion of Virginia Cavalry
Personnaly recommended for promotion by both Stuart and Lee
Fought at 1st Manassas
Fought against Sheridan
Fought in the Pensisula Campaign
A member of the Washington Literary Society
U.S. Consul to Hong Kong
Lawyer
Assistant U.S. Attorney General
Knew General Lee after the war
Friend of Stuart
Friend of U.S. Grant
Mentor to George S. Patton III
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David Upton