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Post by stumblingbear on May 1, 2011 17:48:03 GMT -5
Libby was a beautiful lady both in body and soul. When she passed she retained that beauty but, more importantly, she retained the undying love for her husband.
When one human being loves another with such devotion that neither time nor death can damage it both are worthy of that love.
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Post by cinnamon on May 4, 2011 8:26:41 GMT -5
I fully agree with you. And my admiration for Libbie is so great! If ever I would have met her I would have been suddenly conquered, not just for her beauty that is bigger than any starlette I see today, but for all she says is what I need and search in the woman I love.
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Post by joewiggs on May 6, 2011 16:18:44 GMT -5
The bond between Libbie and Custer was, undeniably, strong.
A connection so powerful that not even death, the great subduer, could end it.
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Post by stumblingbear on May 6, 2011 19:40:09 GMT -5
I fully agree with you. And my admiration for Libbie is so great! If ever I would have met her I would have been suddenly conquered, not just for her beauty that is bigger than any starlette I see today, but for all she says is what I need and search in the woman I love. Cinnamon, I think Libbie would appreciate your admiration for what it is; a testimonial to love!  |
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Post by whitebull on May 7, 2011 18:53:35 GMT -5
In 1897, recorder lee wrote to Libby, "I tried to be honest and fair minded and allow nothing but the facts to make an impression. " He also said that as a result of "What was said[to him] by witnesses before they went on the stand," as well as what he learned from Indian survivors and others, he had concluded that Custer's fame would, "shine with unceasing splendor, while jealousy and prejudice" would be "surely relegated to unceasing splendor."
Can you imagine the poor guy doing the best job that he can do only to hear sniveling witnesses selling their souls to stay right with the Army.
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Post by joewiggs on May 9, 2011 13:36:47 GMT -5
Not many of the men, particularly the officers, could be proud of their personal part in the battle. When the time arrived to determine Reno's culpability, at his insistence, for this defeat the actions of other men were placed under the microscope as well.
In the racial superiority mindset of the 18Th. century, no white officer would admit that they were led by a drunkard whose personal demons precipitated their own panic and despair.
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Post by cinnamon on May 10, 2011 10:21:21 GMT -5
someone did Joe, some brave officer. And Stumblingbear, you're right.
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Post by joewiggs on May 10, 2011 13:24:38 GMT -5
Well said Cinnamon, well said. The truth will always find a way to express itself.
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Post by stumblingbear on May 10, 2011 14:39:41 GMT -5
someone did Joe, some brave officer. And Stumblingbear, you're right. Thank you Cinnamon. It bothers me when I read a bout certain that certain persons tried to imply that Captain Weir and Libby enjoyed a liaison. Benteen was one such person to make the accusation. Lt. Edward Mathey told the researcher Walter Camp that it was reported, that when Custer met Weir a scene was enacted and Weir, "got down on his knees to Custer." The confrontation is alleged to have come about over an anonymous letter ( guess who) sent to Custer. Yet, A month later (after this emotional scene) Weir wrote to Custer about his upcoming court-martial trial saying, "I am anxious in the affair to go on your side." Libbie's love letters during this time showed no indication that anything was wrong between she and her Autie! How dare that wonderful relationship be described by Benteen in such a way. |
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Post by stumblingbear on May 30, 2011 14:17:54 GMT -5
On June 21, four days before the death of Custer, Libbie wrote to him:
"I can not but feel the greatest apprehensions for your safety on this dangerous scout. Oh Autie I feel as if it was almost impossible for me to wait your return with patience. I can not describe my feelings. I have felt so badly for the last few days."
Love is an emotion that reaches beyond the bounds of time.
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Post by joewiggs on Jun 1, 2011 19:36:09 GMT -5
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Post by whitebull on Jun 7, 2011 19:25:41 GMT -5
I ain't one to get melodramatic about anything but, I surely believe that Ms. Custer loved her man on a level not often seen.
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Post by joewiggs on Jul 30, 2011 13:25:52 GMT -5
To have remained such loyalty and love over the many years she exceeded his life is a monumental testament to their love. I'm not proposing that either one be nominated for sainthood. what I am proposing is that her example of fidelity is extraordinary!
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Post by cinnamon on Jul 30, 2011 16:31:47 GMT -5
just because true LOVE is extraordinary
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Post by cinnamon on Jul 30, 2011 16:36:48 GMT -5
"Need I repeat to my darling that while living she's my all, and if Destiny wills me to die, wills that my country needs my death, my last prayer will be for her, my last breath will speak her name and that Heaven will not be Heaven till we are joined togheter."
Custer to libbie June 1864
I'm pretty sure he had a similar thought on those Montana slopes.
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