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 Posted: Sun Mar 23rd, 2008 02:48 am
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 "...as one of the South's plantation elite, Hampton could have been effete, a spoiled brat, a wastrel and playboy, but instead he took responsibility to fight for what he believed..."

Ah, thank you, Fan!  Once again you found my words for me.  I wanted to make that point, that  he led and fought fearlessly and, if you will, "gallently" (sorry if that seems too romanticized) despite his wealth and privilege. 

And thank you, Susan, for all your information and insight.

Joanie

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