Hello there

Hey, do you remember me, Ulysses S. Grant? You know, class of 1843 United States Military Academy? Well if you don't I understand, it was a long time ago. I just found your blog here and was wondering how you were doing, that's all. I can kind of guess though, with losing the war and all, it must be a major buzzkill to think about. Ya, so my advice is to not dwell on it too long, and just enjoy the rest of your life. Be happy that your no eventually going to be the president of the United States, now that's a buzzkill. That is way to much work for one person. Ugh!! Oh well, hopefully you don't hold anything against me for being with the union, so see ya later.

What's new buddy?!

Hey, it's your old pal Robert E. Lee. How ya been? We haven't talked in a while. I'm really sorry to hear about your kids, that scarlet fever is sure nothing to tamper with. So this loss of the war thing isn't very cool is it, kinda makes you feel stupid fighting that hard just to come up empty handed you know? Ya, so have fun and take care of the wife and kids since we have a lot more free time now.

Maria Louise Garland, His Wife

My oh my, what a darling man James is. Hard working, highly ranked, religious, and cares for his family. I felt bad when he was injured running up that hill, but luckily he recovered. I'm not sure if he recovered from the loss of our three kids though. It was really hard for all of us, especially James. Don't worry honey everything will be ok.

James Longstreet

I was born on January 8th, 1821 in the Edgefield district of South Carolina. I was the fifth child of James and Mary Ann Dent Longstreet. At the age of nine I was sent to live with my uncle and aunt in order to find adequate preparation for my future military career. I spent eight years living in Augusta, Georgia on my uncle's plantation. During those eight years I went to the Richmond county Academy.

I eventually was recomended to the United states Military Academy. Now I wasn't the best of the students there, considering I was ranked 54th out of 56 cadets, but I made a lot of friends. After I graduated I spent my first two years of service at the Jefferson Brracks in Missouri. This is where I met my friend Grant and my wife Maria Louisa Garland with whom I was married to for 40 years and had 10 children with.

In the first battle of bull I was appointed to the rank of Brigadier General, which was pretty cool. My regiments played a minor role in the actual battle but we endured artillery fire for like nine hours. We eventually had the union on the run, but we didn't pursue them. I was not happy about this at all, but I trusted my commanders enough to hold my tongue. A few months later I was promoted to Major General, which was once again super cool. This was when disaster hit me.

A scarlet fever epidemic took my daughter Mary Anne's life, my son James, and my other son Gus all within a week, bless their souls. My son Garland almost succumbed to this disease but luckily he fought and lived. I was devastated, I became withdrawn from work and began to drink and gamble often. After the funeral though I turned around, I devoted myself to religion and drank far less. The times shortly before and after the battle of bull run were some of my toughest times.