tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post6236052607993095378..comments2024-02-26T00:38:41.733-05:00Comments on Jollett Etc.: Sepia Saturday: A Virginia soldier in Camp Cuba LibreWendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-15760155464236210212012-10-18T21:29:06.089-04:002012-10-18T21:29:06.089-04:00I like the idea of a Camp Cuba Libre. It's my ...I like the idea of a Camp Cuba Libre. It's my favorite drink!<br />But seriously it really was an interesting, informative post.<br />And about my Dad's photos...I always thought he was handsome enough for a pin- up calendar, too.<br />Barbara <br />North County Film Clubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13683794164957833415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-35403227431705377172012-10-17T07:29:19.873-04:002012-10-17T07:29:19.873-04:00Yes, all that preparation in Florida only to have ...Yes, all that preparation in Florida only to have the war end early. It's like getting all excited for the big game only to have it rained out. Or going to a concert only to have the star attraction not show up due to laryngitis. Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-9106817139353001392012-10-17T07:26:39.196-04:002012-10-17T07:26:39.196-04:00The irony is all I had was a picture and an obitua...The irony is all I had was a picture and an obituary. Google to the rescue.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-34687242644457762382012-10-16T20:34:11.797-04:002012-10-16T20:34:11.797-04:00Great picture of an unfortunate destiny. So much e...Great picture of an unfortunate destiny. So much efforts, for nothing. And when you think that Cuba became the following century a communist country, I wonder if the USA would have been so inclined to free it from Spain. That could have changed History in a big way... But I still think the embargo on Cuba should be revoked. The notion has become obsolete and cannot lead to anything positive for anyone.<br /><br />I hope Rucker didn't suffer too much for those few weeks and remained mainly out of it, 'till the end.<br />:/~ <br />HUGZBruno Lalibertéhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09607511642101907283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-65729934132757523252012-10-15T18:44:07.170-04:002012-10-15T18:44:07.170-04:00It's amazing how much information you have on ...It's amazing how much information you have on John Wesley. It's so sad the way he died.<br />Also sad is all the troubles that poor little island (Cuba) has had from then until now. <br />Great and interesting post.<br />NancyNorth County Film Clubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13683794164957833415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-25467627447538857522012-10-15T07:56:15.760-04:002012-10-15T07:56:15.760-04:00After reading his obituary with all the religious ...After reading his obituary with all the religious references, I wonder too if he participated.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-32849315299356610052012-10-15T07:55:16.882-04:002012-10-15T07:55:16.882-04:00John Wesley's tent had a floor. The first ten...John Wesley's tent had a floor. The first tents didn't, but once Fitzhugh Lee got there, he ordered boards for everybody.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-5464996756143834582012-10-15T07:54:10.013-04:002012-10-15T07:54:10.013-04:00Yes, you're right. Both of our soldiers survi...Yes, you're right. Both of our soldiers survived the war only to meet an early death. Life just isn't fair sometimes!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-50557755108823966942012-10-15T07:53:02.832-04:002012-10-15T07:53:02.832-04:00I don't remember studying it either except as ...I don't remember studying it either except as a mention during discussion of Teddy Roosevelt.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-31323839182963047462012-10-14T13:40:40.058-04:002012-10-14T13:40:40.058-04:00I think John Wesley looks too proud in his uniform...I think John Wesley looks too proud in his uniform to have taken part in the drunken riot. But under such poor conditions, he may have been driven to it. Such a great photo to have!Kathyhttp://abbieandeveline.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-28254534446001643932012-10-14T12:39:52.360-04:002012-10-14T12:39:52.360-04:00I love that photograph with the tent in the backgr...I love that photograph with the tent in the background. Did it have a floor or did they simply sleep on the ground? It is surprising that some wars receive all the press while others are missed. I thoroughly enjoyed learning a bit about the S-A War and some book recos from Peggy to boot! More reading. :)Liz Strattonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14355785887810653358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-72623927419512099732012-10-14T11:06:56.986-04:002012-10-14T11:06:56.986-04:00Hey, Wendy! Very interesting. What a mess, to be...Hey, Wendy! Very interesting. What a mess, to be made to go to war and then be treated as a prisoner in a third world country by your own people. That is sad. Then to come home and die. Your post and mine had many similarities this week, didn't they?<br /><br />KathyOregon Gifts of Comfort and Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07171271956883698673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-76838560889541274702012-10-13T21:31:00.738-04:002012-10-13T21:31:00.738-04:00Thanks for the history lesson. In school I don'...Thanks for the history lesson. In school I don't recall learning much about the Spanish-American war. It's a shame how the soldiers were treated...partial uniforms,eating on shingles and supplies being withheld. It's hard to understand why they treated volunteers like this. Guess it was a different time. Queen Beehttp://www.beeskneesdaily.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-61572381576853704722012-10-13T20:34:01.422-04:002012-10-13T20:34:01.422-04:00I know we were limited too, I wonder if it was tha...I know we were limited too, I wonder if it was that often people didn't want to speak of war. My mother never wanted to share any of her days growing up until it was almost too late in her life. 21 Witshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00071361755673253230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-42781179010815598212012-10-13T19:42:09.077-04:002012-10-13T19:42:09.077-04:00Yeah, I'd have been considering desertion.Yeah, I'd have been considering desertion.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-70552338046976682262012-10-13T19:41:20.183-04:002012-10-13T19:41:20.183-04:00The war didn't last long to begin with, so tha...The war didn't last long to begin with, so that odd statistic makes a little more sense.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-26152937291076029162012-10-13T19:40:16.917-04:002012-10-13T19:40:16.917-04:00Apparently that "toughen up" plan didn&#...Apparently that "toughen up" plan didn't last long. Lee was apparently a good and caring leader who made sure the men had clothes, floor boards for their tents, fresh water, and access to hospitals.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-71185772728802307092012-10-13T19:38:56.367-04:002012-10-13T19:38:56.367-04:00I always enjoyed history, probably because I was g...I always enjoyed history, probably because I was good at memorizing dates and names and such. But like I said, I don't recall studying this war in school.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-20792945794701082772012-10-13T19:37:36.222-04:002012-10-13T19:37:36.222-04:00My thoughts exactly! I guess Cuba traded one set o...My thoughts exactly! I guess Cuba traded one set of atrocities for another when Castro came to power.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-30884228639228693172012-10-13T18:57:23.479-04:002012-10-13T18:57:23.479-04:00I just don't understand the ridiculous theory ...I just don't understand the ridiculous theory of withholding food as a way to toughen them up. Sounds like it would more likely break them down instead, morale-wise and physically.<br /><br />Great post with a lot of interesting history included!Jana Iverson Lasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07687969613629975601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-6821778453868280002012-10-13T17:47:52.737-04:002012-10-13T17:47:52.737-04:00Great story Wendy, it's terrible to think ther...Great story Wendy, it's terrible to think there were more deaths from disease than in the battles, this should NEVER happen again! Either from disease or combat.courtneycotton01@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13800100799965404408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-60940692789672284382012-10-13T16:56:21.254-04:002012-10-13T16:56:21.254-04:00I've learned a lot too Wendy. Those poor volun...I've learned a lot too Wendy. Those poor volunteers being treated so badly and poor old John Wesley to come to such an early end. A fascinating piece of history about which I knew nothing previously.Little Nellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11862657943846727987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-52961452974895249172012-10-13T14:16:34.169-04:002012-10-13T14:16:34.169-04:00I've been educated too as I had not heard of t...I've been educated too as I had not heard of the Spanish-American war. Considering more recent problems between Cuba and the USA it seems a bit ironic that the American were tryig to liberate them.<br />Bob Scotneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00662958579705940009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-89179628401614582342012-10-13T12:59:23.350-04:002012-10-13T12:59:23.350-04:00Wow, it's like going back to history class, bu...Wow, it's like going back to history class, but really taking in some awesome info. I usually turned away at any war history (when I could) in school, still today I'm not so fond of it. But there is so much worthy information to know. Very nice!21 Witshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00071361755673253230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7429612700924625855.post-9527838911789628142012-10-13T12:21:51.347-04:002012-10-13T12:21:51.347-04:00I drank rum and coke long before I knew it had a n...I drank rum and coke long before I knew it had a name. If you're familiar with "The Big Bang Theory" (a comedy tv show about a group of nerdy physicists), you might remember the episode in which Sheldon orders a "virgin Cuba Libre" - diet! Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.com