The Civil War of the United States was, by far, the bloodiest war ever for the loss of American lives. Many historic stories were born out of this conflict. One story that we chronicle in this episode of "The Brandy Show" is the attempt of the great Confederate General, Robert E Lee, to resign his post to Confederate President Jefferson Davis. Letters from both men are recreated here, including Davis's refusal to accept Lee's resignation.
Bits and pieces of history that are surprising come from all aspects of historic events. For instance, Robert E Lee, the South's greatest General in the Civil War tendered a resignation letter to his president, Jefferson Davis when the war was still raging. Davis wrote Lee back and refused to accept his resignation. The rest, as they say, is history. But, to experience the anguish of Lee's letter, and the encouraging reply of Davis gives a sense of the desperate time, but also the respect both men had for each other. It's all in this episode of "The Brandy Show."