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Post by elisabeth on Nov 28, 2005 10:17:59 GMT -6
Alfuso, I didn't know that. Worse and worse.
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Post by Tricia on Jan 27, 2006 16:45:07 GMT -6
Tom definetly stands in his brother's shadow, but here is a two time MOH winner and yet seems to not say much about them. As far as his attitude toward indians it was probably a general attitude of not only the regiment, but reflected the times, can't really say though. He was photographed a number of times with the Bates sisters, was there ever any mention of a serious relationship there? I understand Libby tried to act the matchmaker role on several occasions with him. GAC even cut one of these matchups short because the girl had a reputation, as if Tom didn't!! Tom is still a mysterious figure in some ways, but my guess is he appears to be a troubled soul in someways. Living in his older brother's shadow, single, posted in God forsaken places. No wonder he and so many others turned to old John Barleycorn for relief. Scout-- Great post ... I don't know about the Bates girls, but I seem to remember Tom coming between Cooke and one of his ladyfriends (okay, stealing her); I have the name somewhere, but can't remember for the life of me. Yes, TWC lived in his brother's shadow, but chose to ... after the ACW, I believe he was originally assigned to Infantry, but it was Armstrong who pulled some strings whilst in Washington in early 1866. I'm guessing that was the solution TWC preferred. Imagine a two-time MOH winner, essentially subjugating his career to that of the flashier brother. I wonder if there were times when Tom might have regretted that decision (apart from the obvious one on LSH)? Regards, Leyton McLean
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