Very good reasoning behind the name.  I think I'll use that in my little
pamphlet!

Randy Cabell
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Subject: Re: VA-HIST Digest - 13 Jul 2003 to 14 Jul 2003 (#2003-106)


> I imagine Douglas is using "Confederate" as an adjective meaning done
> without adequate resources and done probably quickly and with less than
> perfect results. "Toilet" is used, of course, in the old-fashioned sense
of
> washing and dressing, combing the hair, and generally 'freshening up'.
>
> Peter Lysy
> Archivist
> University of Notre Dame
> >
> >Date:    Mon, 14 Jul 2003 16:04:46 -0400
> >From:    Randy Cabell <[log in to unmask]>
> >Subject: A Confederate Toilet
> >
> >In his classic "I RODE WITH STONEWALL", Henry Kyd Douglas uses the =
> >phrase 'Confederate Toilet":
> >
> >"With waiting and delay I did not reach Waynesboro until seven o'clock =
> >in the evening.  But a glass of something, a bit of supper and a =
> >Confederate toilet, I was ready for another wedding....."
> >
> >I assume this was some sort of quick wash up, perhaps washing hands and =
> >face in a bowl.  But any ideas?
> >
> >Randy Cabell
> >
>
>
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