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You will find What's New on the site and other News items about the site or the book on this page. Contact info@asoldiersgeneral.com for additional information.  
February 2003 News    
Civil War Round Tables additions  

We are beginning to add Civil War Round Table summaries and links. You will find information on the Austin Civil War Round Table, Tennessee Valley Civil War Round Table, Scottsdale Civil War Round Table, The Civil Warriors Round Table, Elk Grove Civil War Round Table, Camp Olden Civil War Round Table and Museum, The Robert E. Lee Civil War Round Table of Central New Jersey, the Civil War Round Table of Eastern Pennsylvania, and the Cincinnati Civil War Round Table.

Search Page updated; Yahoo and Google Indexed  

You can now search within www.asoldiersgeneral.com or the entire Web from our search page. The search tool, provided by Google, and offers a comprehensive means to search the for information. We are also delighted to let you know that both Google and Yahoo have indexed the site making it easier for individuals to learn more about Lafayette McLaws and A Soldier's General.

Austin Civil War Round Table Presentation  
John Oeffinger will speak at the monthly Austin Civil War Round Table meeting on Thursday. May 15. If you live in the Austin, Texas area, be sure to attend for a more detailed glimpse of Lafayette McLaws.
 
Book Inscriptions
   
Yes, you can also purchase A Soldier's General: The Civil War Letters of Major General Lafayette McLaws on this site. Your book will be personally inscribed before it leaves our office. Copies of the book are now in stock. Click here or on the Purchase Book button to learn more.  
Initial Reviews and Comments    
The initial reviews penned by Robert K. Krick and Jeffry Wert will be found in Reviews. Both present a positive perspective on the importance of McLaws's letters. You will also find reviews and comments by Texas Aggie magazine editor Jerry Cooper and Wilmington Sunday Star-News book reviewer Ben Steelman.  
Website Activity    
The website is also a working biographical resource. You will find information not found in the book, including brief engagement vignettes and orders of battle. Our plan is to begin small and gradually add content.  
We also have plans to add interactive maps to help understand key battles in which McLaws fought. Be sure to subscribe to our Roll Call newsletter and keep up with the latest developments.  
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