Diary of Emma LeConte

[Anita]

(02-13-2017 03:11 PM)Wild Bill Wrote:  While you check out Gordon's love life, also take a look at how he, Joseph Brown (first in Secession, first in Reconstruction, first in Redemption), and Alfred Colquitt switched state and federal offices and used the corruption and kickbacks in the convict lease system to milk Georgia dry after the CW. Now there's a triumvirate for you!

Thanks Wild Bill. There is indeed more to Gordon than his love life. After reading about his Postbellum career I have a much better picture of the man and his character.