JUNE 28, 1863:
Prelude to Gettysburg:
Confederate
General Jubal Early (“Old Jubilee”) and his Division (Stonewall Jackson’s
former command) enter York, Pennsylvania, and begin to garrison the town, but
marching orders from Robert E. Lee change Early’s plans, and he orders a forced
requisition of the townsfolk for money and food. Town officials began
door-to-door collection of cash, while leading merchants “donated” large
quantities of flour, beef, and other foodstuffs. Early was like his superior,
Ewell---an early anti-secessionist. Both men were charmingly profane, though
Early completely lacked Ewell’s wit.
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