- Date:
- 26 Aug 1997
Absolutely fantastic!! Ihave limited time at the moment,but will be back ASAP to follow
up on the saga of ASW and the lost orders. Had only a chance to scan,but agree the loss of
the orders was at least as telling if not more so than the mistakes at Vicksburg or
Gettysburg, neither of which we would likely know about had the outcome at Antietam been
different.
- Date:
- 29 Aug 1997
I have surfed through a great many Civil War-related sites and this gets my vote for
the best of all time. Your graphics and animated icons are fabulous, the text is wonderful
and the design is simply superb! My hats out to you for the best single Civil War site on
the World Wide Web! Candace Scott
- Date:
- 05 Sep 1997
Jeffrey G. Sauter, NY This is one of the most imaginative CW sites on the web!
Outstanding in every detail, but mostly(for my $) the name. Pure genius! Great work.
- Date:
- 08 Sep 1997
The Plug Ugly site is one of the better CW sites around. I do believe that if not for
the lost order being found, McClellan would have been less likely to position himself as
he did in the "relatively" short time he did at Antietam, thereby bringing the
two armies in strength together. Though McClellan failed to follow up his
"victory" it did eventually lead to the Confederates last gasp attempt at
Gettysburg and eventual end of the conflict. MWulstein@aol.com
- Date:
- 17 Oct 1997
Finally, A. S. Williams is getting his due! I'm originally from Michigan, but now live
in Louisiana. Michigan and her soldiers and Generals have been too neglected in
historiography, sadly. I've had an avid interest in the Civil War, and particularly
Michigan's involvment therein, for some time now. We need more regimental histories of
Michigan troops! We need biographies of Michigan Generals (e.g. Orlando M. Poe, Orlando B.
Willcox, and Israel B. Richardson.) I never had the opportunity to visit Belle Isle,
although I lived in southeast Michigan! There's a wonderful new book out by Wayne State
University Press about Elmwood Cemetary, where several CW generals are buried. It's called
"Elmwood Endures."
sincerely, David M. Stokes University of Southwestern Lousiana michyankdms@juno.com
- Date:
- 28 Oct 1997
I thought this was a nice web site on the civil war! Bye. :-@
- Date:
- 31 Oct 1997
great website, good gaphics
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- 13 Nov 1997
i really like it. if anyone ever sees this could you email me and possibly tell me any
other bokks that robert chilton could have written. rsechris@vt.edu
- Date:
- 03 Dec 1997
Very well done. Jeff 7h Ks Cav
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- 05 Jan 1998
Jason Bueno Paul Shene
Believe that someone on Lee's staff was a spy/mole. Nobody could be so careless as to
lose important document like this one was.
- Date:
- 20 Jan 1998
I just thought you would like to know. The term "PLUG UGLY" was used to refer
to Provosts on duty Dean Owen Provost Marshall 1st Div ANV
- Date:
- 27 Feb 1998
Comments
Dear Sir,
I sulute you for makning this information available
Leo Ruffing
- Date:
- 12 Mar 1998
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Comments
My name is Russell Johnson, and I believe the turning point of the Civil war was
Shermans march to the sea; not the battle of gettysburg. I think your whole idea of the
discovery of Lee's special orders being the turning point of the war to be ignorant. It
was Sherman march to the sea that brought about the end of the war. When he engaged in
total war then he was successful in breaking the back of the confederacy, and their
willingness to fight.
- Date:
- 18 May 1998
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Comments
I enjoyed looking at the Plug Ugly website. I had to look at it for a school project.
It was the best website out of the bunch. I really liked learning about the CIVIL WAR
through this website. Thank you very much for putting the time and effort into this
website. Rachael Hart Omaha, Ne Age 13
- Date:
- 18 May 1998
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Comments
I read this article and found it very interesting. This man has a place in history and
not many people can say that.The graphics were neat. Plug Ugly was a good title for this
article because it gets people to read this site. I also found it to be a very funny name
for a horse.I read this site for an assignment. Brenda Steere Omaha, Nebraska Beveridge
Middle School Mrs. Ellis's English class
- Date:
- 11 Jun 1998
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Comments
Check his bank account in Detroit. Chilton did it. Evidence suggests that he was a
northern collaborator. But then Lee had other problems as well.
- Date:
- 14 Aug 1998
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Looking into Antietam and found your site. Thanks for the added input of one of the
principals. David Kirkpatrick
- Date:
- 30 Aug 1998
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Comments
I like your name but I'm not so sure I would agree that Alpheus Williams was such a
tremendous soldier. He certainly was brave and competent. He was no Winfield Scott
Hancock. Sherrill Brown
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- 01 Sep 1998
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Dear Plug: Your site is well done, although I fail to see the need for the emphasis on
Lee's lost order. The stand of Williams's Division at Chancellorsville was a far more
significant contribution to the war effort, as was the conduct of the command at Peach
Tree Creek. I have always found it ironic that Williams, like so many of his men is so
regularly overlooked, as he was for promotion despite recommendations from all his
superiors except perhaps Banks. Even at Gettysburg where he was yet again in Corps
command, there is no statue; and Williams Avenue along the back side of Culps Hill is
virtually untravelled having not a single monument along it. Alpheus deserves better. this
site is a good start. George Bradley
- Date:
- 02 Nov 1998
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hi my name is Gabriel Baxley this is relly cool!
- Date:
- 14 Nov 1998
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Comments
Great site about the civil war! The only suggestions that I have are to include more
about women who fought in the war, and using the term "plug ulgy" might scare
some visitors away. Great job otherwise though.
- Date:
- 27 Nov 1998
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hope to return to this most stimulating question. Someone other than Harry Truelove
should make something out of it ! Bob Blair , Editor , Peninsula Campaigner, CWRTR San
Carlos CA or rebel11@pacbell.net
- Date:
- 28 Nov 1998
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This is great work. I am conducting research on a book of Civil War sites in the
Shenandoah Valley and this is interesting material. I would love to know where the place
mentioned as the headquarters when Williams was near Edinburg. I cannot recall the name
but I believe it was Some Cottage. If you could provide more information I would really
appreciate it. Thanks again. Hal Sharpe
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- 03 Jan 1999
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1/3/99 Beautiful web site, very imaginative and well thought out. I would prefer to
believe that the lost order was just that; lost. Who ever was responsable for the loss
would almost surely never admit it. As far as the single most damaging event to the cause,
the lost order has to rank below the loss of Stonewall Jackson to friendly fire. Can you
find a conspiracy there? Bob Callanan
- Date:
- 27 Jan 1999
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Until this web site i had no idea Chilton could possibly be involved with the special
orders. Very informative just what i need for my research paper in my english class -
Jonathon Blackburn
- Date:
- 21 Feb 1999
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wow! what a neat use of the Internet. Wish I had more time tonight to sift through all
this. I will definitely be back. Info is terrific. Keep up the fine work. John Banks, Plano, Texas (via
Pittsburgh, Pa.)
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- 22 Feb 1999
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I think it was a double cross. But it didn't work out the way it was planned. The 3
cigars and the order weren't supposed to be left on the round. That would be too much of a
risk.I think they had, by accident been left there but they were intended to go to the
Union army but didn't make it
- Date:
- 23 Feb 1999
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Mr. Boileau, I've just finished reading my copy of From the Cannon's Mouth, which I
found in Bookman's Alley, a second hand bookstore here in Evanston. I'm a native of
Detroit, which is one reason that I bought the book. It is a *terrific* book. You have a
*terrific* project. I'm so glad I learned about it, and I intend to share the good news.
Your website has been mentioned in CompuServe's CW forum, so you may be getting a lot of
interested (and interesting) visitors. Cheers, Terry Blaurock
- Date:
- 08 Mar 1999
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My name is Jynnifer and i enjoyed this site for my teachers class Mr.Tummins. We were
learning about the civil war and this was my site and i liked it very much. Thanyou for
such a great time at your site!!!!
- Date:
- 18 Mar 1999
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Thanks for the site. I thought I was alone appreciating the work the 12th corps did in
the civil war. I became interested in the war because of a book I had in elementry school.
As my name is Williams I became enthralled with the exploits of A.S.W. and 12th corps(we
are not related). As for Lee's letter, a courrier dropped it by mistake. If it were a
plant Im sure the cigars would have been smoked. Mark Williams
- Date:
- 31 Mar 1999
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Plug Ugly has captured my imagination. How about lets get a monument for all the horses
that gave the ultimate sacrafice. Poor Ole Plug probably went to the glue factory!
- Date:
- 05 Apr 1999
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Good idea, as for poor ole Plug... "My horses got a good feed. The venerable
Yorkshire, who is generally carefully attended to, looked supreme disgust, as he was
obliged to stand in the rain all night unblanketed, and for thirty-six hours unfed. Major,
the chestnut horse I have generally rode since last spring, as tough as a knot, looked
quite resigned. The worthy and war-worn old Plug Ugly, I believe I have told you before,
gave out last summer beyond even strength to be led, and was ignominiously sold for $50. I
would cheerfully pay more for his bullet-bored skin, if I had it at home. I hear that he
died soon after I disposed of him." [Letter by Alpheus Williams in From the Canon's
Mouth p. 372]
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- 31 May 1999
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Dear Sirs: for the first time in my life, i have had the chance to see a picture of my great-grandfather general OrlandoB. Willcox. I am 42 years old and this was great, to read of some of the things he did during that time of our history. Thank you Ross N. Wilcox
- Date:
- 22 Dec 1999
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Just found your civil war website and think it is great. I have been interested in history, and now I found out my great-great grandfather and his brother, were with the 11th regiment (first reg heavy artillery)Co F of Vermont, during the civil war. Keep up the good work.
- Date:
- 10 Jan 2000
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This Document was inadvertently forwarded to the south via chilton. He not only knew of the strength of the advancing troop at Front Royal, but had knowledge of the supply routes of the Maryland regiments, which allowed him the opportunity deliver in the supply wagon of williams after they left Cedar Mountian were they broke camp in retreat. this document was found and fowarded by the volunteers and passed up to williams for scrutiny, and authenication of authorship. A.D.Carter - Bristow, Virginia.
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- 17 Feb 2000
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I liked your website and looking at the Civil War s.
- Risa
- Date:
- 22 Mar 2000
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Great job, Lowell!......Musa Maseko
- Date:
- 10 May 2000
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Thanx for all the info.
Liz
- Date:
- 24 Aug 2000
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"I had some realitives in the civilwar on both
sides.I have records of mygeartgreatgeart grandfather haveing a hores in the civilwar.
jamie butts
- Date:
- 21 Sep 2000
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Alpheus Williams has an interesting story to tell. Did he have 3 or 5 children? This is what it says in the webpage, "There, he established himself as a lawyer, he married his first wife Jane, nee Hereford, and produced three five children of whom two died young".
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- 21 Oct 2000
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I think this site is great, you have done a wonderful job.
I recently discovered "Old Pap" and he instantly became my favorite Union officer. From his
dislike of the "ring knockers" to compassion shown to his soldiers, Williams stands out in my
mind as one of the best officers the Union had to offer. Keep up the good work on this site as
I'm sure I'll visit again.
God save the Union...
Ray Davis Hanover, PA
- Date:
- 21 Oct 2000
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As to the comment about the name of the site Plug Ulgy, I like the name. It means thug or tough and was a common slang word in the 19th
century.
Three cheers for Plug!!!
Ray Davis 61st PVI
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- 02 Nov 2000
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Huzzah to your site! I agree that both "Old Pap" and Plug Ugly are true unsung heros of the war. Williams led a fascinating career, frequently commanding a corps - with great success - though never receiving the credit he deserved. Excellent work.
Tom - PA
- Date:
- 08 Dec 2000
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Sherman's march to the sea could not have been the turning point of the war. It was the end of the war.
- Date:
- 27 Mar 2001
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Are you suggesting that Sherman's march equaled the military skills and legends that were done in Gettysburg! Are you that Civil War inept?! What did Sherman do that can equal the tactics, bravery, love of country, and sheer skill in battle that happened ther. What did Sherman do? He burnt towns and killed innocent people. I don't think that compares with Gettysburg.
John Everest Fuoicha
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- 11 Apr 2001
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It is a great and grand idea and i believe it should have it's own tax to fund it. It gives people a chance to interact and to tell what they believe what happened on certain topics KEEP IT UP GUYS!!!!!!!!
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- 23 Jun 2001
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Hi I love what you have done with your web site. I am writing a book and would like to use your site for part of this with your permition. My Grt.Grt.Grand Father was shot in the leg sep.17,1862 and wile looking for him i found out from his medical records he has gotten him self hurt on a well known day and i have applyed for my tent, he was 132nd,PA.Vol.his name was Amasa Whitenite and was tended by C.Barton so you see I have just a small bit of history i want to shair with the world as well thank you
- Date:
- 05 Jul 2001
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Great Web
My Great-Great Grandfather served in the Fifth Connecticut.
Bill Downie
5 CVI (N_SSA)
- Date:
- 09 Jul 2001
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One of the best looking and laid out website on the civil war I have seen. However the orders were lost, it did irrepairable harm to the Confederacy not to mention the extra unfortunate soldiers lives lost.
- Date:
- 22 Jul 2001
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I really love your site. My great grandfather was in the 27th INDIANA, thus I hung on every word. It made them come alive. I like your paintings too.
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- 23 Jul 2001
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Thank you for your kind informations and link permissions! I hope we will promote your wonderful site and send some visitors!
with best regards
matthias vom brocke
germany
- Date:
- 30 Aug 2001
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Comments
Bravo! I have emailed you with a few comments;
but I wanted to 'sign-in'...Michigan's
first Civil War general didn't need
the West Point click, he's got Lowell
Boileau! Mark Gade, GPWoods, MI
- Date:
- 13 Sep 2001
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I liked this site. I used the information to write a history report.I really liked the infor about Plug Ugly!
Lacey Simmons Centerview Mo
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- 13 Sep 2001
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Plug ugly was a cool horse and aw was a cool guy i loved this site i used it to write a report for my history class. This was something new that i had never heard of so i loved to read the new material and learn about a great war person and his horse.
- Date:
- 30 Oct 2001
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Very interesting discussion going on here. This is a great topic to talk about and has generated a lot of debate.
Kenneth Elmer
- Date:
- 06 Dec 2001
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We in our family have nown of General Williams
exploits for many years. He was my grand fathers uncle who was also in the civil war with the first Minnesot cavalry as a bugleboy. We have had a copy of the book From the Cannons mouth for years. Many of my children have done school reports about his experiences. I look forward to the oncoming years of his battles and your excellent research. It is a wonderful site and so very well done
Charles H. Williams
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- 17 Jan 2002
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- 17:01:42
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I love the site. GO DIXIE DEFEAT THOSE DAMN YANKS
Seccesion now.
For God and Dixie
David Lindsley
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- 24 Feb 2002
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This is a very interesting web page. I will be doing some more studying of it. I am a descendant of General Williams younger brother, Charles Harrison Williams. Charles Williams was my great-grandfather. I have been doing quite a bit of research as I am interested in genealogy.
Louisa Williams St. John Durkin.
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- 23 Apr 2002
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I love your site
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- 13 Dec 2002
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I am in school right now. The only way I bump into this web page is because I'm taking web design course in High school and the prof had given me to look up for five ugly web sites and write a discription of it & say why do you thing it's ulgy. Well I logged in to yahoo search engine and typed in "comments on ulgy web sites & web pages." This site was numer one on the databases'list. So I'm going to leave now cause I really don't think this site is ugly & I got to get my work done today at 2:30pm.
time: 1:12pm
date:12-13-02
My name:Elijah
Country: USA, Florida
School & School's site: Boyd Anderson High... bordanderson.org
Love you all...bye
This is Elijah
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- 08 Jan 2003
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cool
- Date:
- 17 Mar 2003
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I am a descendent of A. Williams and thought this was an excellent site. My great Aunt still has copies of the letters referred to here and in other works.
- Date:
- 08 Jun 2003
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This is a great site. As a professional Historian and a Civil War buff I have to congratulate you on the conception and execution of this website. I particuarly enjoyed the large panoramic photographs of the Antietam battlefield. Keep up the good work.
John Butler
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- 11 Aug 2003
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Enjoyed the Plug Ugly website that I found by looking for information on my very favorite artist of the times, Alfred Waud.
- Date:
- 06 Aug 2002
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Just love your Pug Ugly Site. Please please hurry up and finish the saga as it is such a wonderful read.
Sarah
