Behind the Bastards Part One: Robert E. Lee: A Lifetime of Failure
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Feb 13, 2024 Jason Petty, aka Prop, joins the podcast to discuss Robert E. Lee, a prominent furry and slave owner. They explore topics such as Lee's capabilities as a general, the economic realities of slave ownership, and the financial struggles faced by Lee's family. The chapter also delves into Light Horse Harry's failures after the war and Henry Lee's dangerous job providing security for a federalist newspaper.
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Lee Family Lore
- The Lee family lore traces back to Lancelot Lee, a Norman conqueror.
- He supposedly fought in the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
Sir Henry Lee's American Venture
- Sir Henry Lee, Robert E. Lee's ancestor, became colonial secretary of Virginia.
- He aimed to acquire land and wealth in the Americas.
Lee Family Wealth and Slavery
- The Lees, like many wealthy families, were deeply invested in farming with enslaved people.
- This was their primary source of income, despite often being cash poor due to lavish lifestyles and debt.