Talk:Wyndham Robertson

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[edit] Is this something to add?

Wasn't sure if this was notable or not, but ran across this which speaks of him meeting the "Gray Ghost" of the Confederacy, Mosby http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/USACWmosby.htm:

(5) John Singleton Mosby, letter to his wife (16th June, 1862) I returned yesterday with General Stuart from the grandest scout of the war. I not only helped to execute it, but was the first one who conceived and demonstrated that it was practicable. I took four men, several days ago, and went down among the Yankees and found out how it could be done. The Yankees gave us a chase, but we escaped. I reported to General Stuart, suggested his going down, he approved, asked me to give him a written statement of the facts, and went immediately to see General Lee, who also approved it. We were out nearly four days, rode continuously four days and nights, found among the Yankee camps and sutlers' stores every luxury of which you ever conceived. I had no way of bringing off anything. General Stuart gave me the horses and equipments I captured. What little I brought off is worth at least $350. Stuart does not want me to go with Floyd, -told me before this affair that I should have a commission, on returning yesterday he told me that I would have no difficulty in doing so now. I met Wyndham Robertson on the street to-day. He congratulated me on the success of the exploit, and said I was the hero, and that he intended to write an account of it for the papers - made me promise to dine with him to-day. I send you some captured things, the carpet was in an officer's tent. There is no prospect of a battle here, heavy reinforcements have been going to Jackson. I got two splendid army pistols. Stuart's name is in every one's mouth now. I was in both cavalry charges, they were magnificent. . . . I have been staying with General Stuart at his headquarters. . . . The whole heavens were illuminated by the flames of the burning wagons, etc. of the Yankees. A good many ludicrous scenes I will narrate when I get home. Richmond in fine spirits, everybody says it is the greatest feat of the war. I never enjoyed myself so much in my life.

--plange 06:22, 9 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] GA nomination

Hello, I am inclined to promote this to GA status, but I have a few questions to ask first. Actually, just one: is every significant debate (significant to history) that Wyndham was involved in included in this article? The article meets all critera except that it is much shorter than most Good Articles. Any expansion would be welcome unless the article already touches upon significant points. --Tjss (Talk) 03:36, 24 September 2006 (UTC)

I've included everything I could find from what books I have on hand and from Google, but that's not to say there might not be more things out there. It covers the major aspects (GA requirement), but might not meet the comprehensive requirement for FA. Only extra thing I found is in the section above, where I wasn't sure if it was notable to include? --plange 15:33, 24 September 2006 (UTC)

Okay. I'll promote it. --Tjss (Talk) 19:49, 24 September 2006 (UTC)

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