[Grovenet] Communiation is not as easy as one would hope

[Kristy]

"1848" was following the plan...The War of 1812 began battle about a month before word reached the American troops that there was a War. Needless to say the group attacked by the British were somewhat surprised.

Then the great Battle of New Orleans, which created such a fine song, was fought about a month after 'the powers that be' had come to agreement to end the War. Unfortunately neither side had heard the news as yet. (The win was credited with making for a stronger side for the Americans when concessions were discussed so perhaps it was not so unfortunate for our side.) 

It was not easy to get those instant messages thru in those days.
Kristy


On 3/15/08 3:35 PM, "Steven" <NoSpam03 at comcast.net> wrote:

> You got me on that one David. I was so caught up in the inaccuracies to
> catch the joke in it.
> One of my favorite stories of Moneterey is the 1848 war with Mexico. We
> attacked and took Monterey a day before we declared war.
>