Just to add to your post about John B. McIntosh – I remember reading an article in North and South some years back about the Battle of Meadow Bridge. During the battle McIntosh relied on a local guide to lead his cavalry column but the guide led McIntosh’s troopers to a Rebel ambush, either intentionally or unintentionally. Whatever the case, McIntosh pulled his pistol and summarily executed the guide on the spot and then fled the hail of bullets. This incident speaks volumes about McIntosh’s mettle. I have always been a fan of the lesser-known US cavalry commanders (and infantry too), men like McIntosh, J. Irvin Gregg, Henry Davies, and A.M. Pennington.

Regards,
Todd

Other than griping about that particular policy, I haven’t heard too many complaints about Skybus. One of the folks I work with flew on Skybus to Kansas City last week, and she had nothing but good things to say about it.

Besides, for $90 roundtrip, how can I go wrong?

Eric

I hope you can make it.

Actually, I conduct most of my tours like a staff ride. It’s a good way to use the battlefield as a classroom.

Eric

I actually was aware of the Anderson Cooper connection. I discuss the connection between Kilpatrick and Cooper’s mother, Gloria Vanderbilt, in the epilogue to my book on Monroe’s Crossroads.

Your discoveries sound very interesting indeed. Have you taken Bobby out there to see them?

Eric

Rene

I came across some information recently that I thought would interest you — you may already be aware. This is pretty random but did you know Anderson Cooper of CNN fame is the great-great grandson of Judson Kilpatrick??
See this link — http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gloria_Laura_Mercedes_Morgan-Vanderbilt

Regards,
Todd Berkoff
Arlington, Va
tberkoff@gmail.com