An online journal of Mannie Gentile, a National Park Service Park Ranger working on the National Mall in our nation's capital.
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Ricketts's middle name is Brewerton (not a V). He is another somewhat tragic figure like Lew Wallace. Ricketts was wounded and captured at First Bull Run and subsequently severely wounded in the chest at Cedar Creek (a wound that would eventually kill him in 1887). He was a brave and able officer who commanded his division for most of the war. However, he was seen by Secretary of War Stanton as part of the McClellan-Porter cabal for voting in favor of Porter during Porter's trial. Because of this, Stanton rejected Ricketts's nomination to full major general in the volunteers. In 1867, Ricketts was retired early for medical reasons and was placed on the retirement list as a major general, US Army, so there was some justice for the old soldier.
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Ricketts's middle name is Brewerton (not a V). He is another somewhat tragic figure like Lew Wallace. Ricketts was wounded and captured at First Bull Run and subsequently severely wounded in the chest at Cedar Creek (a wound that would eventually kill him in 1887). He was a brave and able officer who commanded his division for most of the war. However, he was seen by Secretary of War Stanton as part of the McClellan-Porter cabal for voting in favor of Porter during Porter's trial. Because of this, Stanton rejected Ricketts's nomination to full major general in the volunteers. In 1867, Ricketts was retired early for medical reasons and was placed on the retirement list as a major general, US Army, so there was some justice for the old soldier.
Todd,
Correction made, and I thank you for it.
Mannie
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