Category Archives: Quotes

Lincoln quote – “…not as plenty as blackberries.”

Posted on August 7, 2009 by Michael Noirot

I just started reviewing David Work’s new book, “Lincoln’s Political Generals.” I’m about 75 pages into the book and find it fascinating. Last night, I came upon an interesting Lincoln quote that I’m not sure I’ve heard before. Responding to … Continue reading →

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Quote From Ulysses S. Grant About Petersburg’s Fortifications

Posted on June 7, 2009 by Michael Noirot

I have the good fortune to be reading a proof copy of Earl J. Hess’s upcoming book, “In the Trenches at Petersburg: Field Fortifications and Confederate Defeat.”  I will be interviewing Mr. Hess later this month, to discuss this book, … Continue reading →

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Lincoln Quote from February 1864

Posted on April 18, 2009 by Michael Noirot

Under intense pressure, with Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia still in fighting form, after a nearly disastrous loss at Gettysburg, President Abraham Lincoln was reticent at the start of 1864.  On February 6, 1864, Lincoln met with friend, … Continue reading →

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Sherman Quote: He Was A Mystery To Himself

Posted on April 8, 2009 by Michael Noirot

This has always been an interesting quote to me, regarding one of my favorite Civil War leaders, Ulysses S. Grant. “I knew him as a cadet at West Point, as a lieutenant in the 4th Infantry, as a citizen of … Continue reading →

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Making Soldiers of New Recruits

Posted on April 2, 2009 by Michael Noirot

I came upon an interesting quote today.  Made by US Major General George H. Thomas, it referred to his method for making soldiers out of new recruits. “McClellan made a grave mistake in not skirmishing every day of the nine … Continue reading →

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What Abraham Lincoln Means To Me

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Michael Noirot

Yes, today is Abraham Lincoln’s 200th birthday.  That is a given, and I am sure you will read about it in today’s newspapers, blogs and magazines.  So I thought about what I might contribute, on this historic day, that would … Continue reading →

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Stirring my thoughts…

Posted on January 4, 2009 by Michael Noirot

Those of you, that know me, through my other website: http://www.BattlefieldPortraits.com/or through my moderating “American Civil War Battlefields,” on Facebook, know that I am a voracious reader.  While I am reading Civil War books, or biographies, I am always moved … Continue reading →

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