"Clouds of Glory: The Life and Legend of Robert E. Lee"

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Here's a more recent extension of the story:

http://www.civilwarmonitor.com/front-lin...ts-pioneer

Neither account can possibly tell us what was in Lee's mind as he walked up that aisle and knelt at that altar. One can only surmise what one wants to surmise. Lee might just as well have been giving a signal to his fellow parishioners that the war was over, things were changing, and that their duty to God took precedence.

I imagine, just like 150 years ago, this act of Lee will be judged along sectional lines.

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http://www.stratalum.org/leecommunion.htm

A little long, but thought provoking. Back to Bill's original question, "Yes, Bill, the story is true." However, its interpretation is up for grabs.

BTW, I'm not sure that Stratford Hall (Lee's birthplace) continues to hold these seminars, but they had wonderful topics over the years. If you ever get a chance to just visit the manor, please do. And take advantage of other nearby sites such as Pope's Creek Plantation (formerly Wakefield), the birth place of George Washington, Monroe's home, and several others - as well as some nice vineyards, one of which is on the former plantation of Willie Jett's (as in Booth escape history) family.