Not only that, but that mean old Lincoln took away all their slaves Paul Finkelman President William McKinley Distinguished Professor of Law and Public Policy Albany Law School 80 New Scotland Avenue Albany, New York 12208-3494 518-445-3386 [log in to unmask] >>> [log in to unmask] 02/14/07 4:32 PM >>> Just like OLD ABE--Then he orderd (SHERMAN) to lay waste. ----- Original Message ----- From: Henry Wiencek <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2007 3:02 PM Subject: [VA-HIST] Long memories This just in on the AP wire: RICHMOND, Va. Virginia lawmakers killed legislation today that would have made Virginia part of the national commemoration of Abraham Lincoln's 200th birthday. . . . Robert Lamb of Richmond, a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, told the committee that Lincoln ... quote ... "sent armies into Virginia to lay waste to our land." *** I guess "with malice toward none" doesn't cut it any longer. Do I hear anyone saying "Get over it"? Henry Wiencek Charlottesville To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html