THE NATICK COBBLER: HENRY WILSON, PART I

Top 2. Jul 14, 2002 6:56 PM

» Mugwump53 - Re: Changing Names

In response to message posted by jerrib:

Interesting point, about tracing his geneology. I don't think this one would be too hard as Wilson took the trouble to actually do it in court, so there are complete records of the name change. Maybe that is why it did not become a political issue during his career.

Thanks for the kind words. Always glad to hear you liked an article.

-- posted by Mugwump53

Top 3. Jul 25, 2002 12:12 PM

» Tina_Coruth - Re: Re: Changing Names

In response to message posted by Mugwump53:
Hi John,
I read this very interesting article a few days ago, but only now have been able to return and post. Even though Wilson left my fair state early in his life, I am very interested in reading about him. He sure was a "go-getter"!

I look forward to reading more about him in part 2. Thank you!
Tina

-- posted by Tina_Coruth

Top 4. Jul 25, 2002 1:10 PM

» Mugwump53 - Re: Re: Re: Changing Names

In response to message posted by Tina_Coruth:

Glad you liked the article. I am always happy to highlight the fascinating people and valuable contributions provided by the great state of New Hampshire.

As you read the future articles in this series, you will also appreciate what he accomplished and his influence on politics.

-- posted by Mugwump53

Top 5. Sep 26, 2002 12:27 PM

» FortBrooke1824 - PBS Civil War series

Mug after reading your interesting articles of Henry Wilson his name sort of stuck with me. The other night like millions of us I was watching the PBS series for the 5th time. LOL

I usually catch something new. And I did this time thanks to you. But it sure does not look good.

According to the series Mrs. Greenhow the famous southern spy saw Henry Wilson on numerous occasions and got important military information out of him. It looks to me his loose lips may have helped the Confederates win their victory at Bull Run! If this is true I think it is border line treason.

I will admit Washington was a southern city and Mr. Wilson had no idea that Ms. Greenhow was a spy. But if he did this and it looks like he did then I don't think so much of him now as what I did. No one are angels and everyone is human but this talk between the sheets caused many a life to be lost if true. It was sad to learn of this tragic error.

The same thing is true today about leaks among our leaders but it should not be so.

Just wondering if you had ever heard of this Mug and your reaction to it?

-- posted by FortBrooke1824

Top 6. Sep 26, 2002 12:58 PM

» Mugwump53 - Re: PBS Civil War series

In response to message posted by FortBrooke1824:

Yes, I have heard of Mrs. Greenhow's activities. I will say several things in Wilson's defense. Firstly, he was not at all well connected with the administration (which was the prime source of his frustration as Vice President, as I mentioned in the article) and so probably had nothing really important to tell.

Secondly, Mrs. Greenhow was also keeping company with some of the more important generals in the army, so Wilson was far from her best source. Also add to all of this the fact that the newspapers were publishing the marching plans well in advance.

Mrs. Greenhow's "spying" prior to Bull Run was to send Washington newspapers south. So, I don't think the whole businesses reflects on Wilson very much at all.

The whole thing was a very interssting and politically sensitive situation, to say the least.
NOw there is a good topic for theSaturday night Civil War chat in the history room (at 9:00 pm ET y'all).

-- posted by Mugwump53