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June 16th, 2005   Post 1
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Post; American Civil War Trivia


What animal belonging to Gen Robert E Lee drowned in the mud during the withdrawal after Gettysburg?
 
June 16th, 2005   Post 2
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His horse, maybe.
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June 16th, 2005   Post 3
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His dog?
 
June 17th, 2005   Post 4
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it was his pet hen/chicken/rooster (not sure of the sex of the animal). i know he had a hen just not sure if thats the pet you're talking about.
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June 17th, 2005   Post 5
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We have a WINNER. It was his chicken, a hen. He kept a chicken with him for the express purpose of being able to enjoy a fresh egg cooked for breakfast each morning.

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What was a "Jayhawk Bible"?


***Donate 1 milbuck, correct answer pays out 5 milbucks***
 
June 21st, 2005   Post 6
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Ok, I will up the payout to ten milbucks.
 
June 27th, 2005   Post 7
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Alright, bloody he!! I will up the payout to 25 milbucks and a clue... the U of Kansas mascot is the Jayhawk.
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June 27th, 2005   Post 8
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Sharps Carbine Model of 1856. Shipped to Kansas in cases marked Bibles during the prewar Border fights between Jayhawkers and Redlegs against the Missouri Bushwhackers.
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June 28th, 2005   Post 9
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We have a winner...

Next payout, again 25 milbucks, here's your question...

What famous Union general who was present at the Battle of Gettysburg was known to change his shirt should it become soiled even during the heat of battle?
 
June 28th, 2005   Post 10
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Maj. Gen. Winfield Scott Hancock
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