Monthly Archives: May 2021

Cowboys in Neckties

Posted on May 31, 2021 by Mustang

Some background The United States is a nation of immigrants.  Between 1580 and 1775, the population of Europeans went from zero to around 3.5 million.  They arrived in waves, of course, and the attitudes toward new arrivals vacillated between enthusiastic welcome and … Continue reading →

Posted in CIVIL WAR, FRONTIER, HISTORY, LONE STAR | 4 Comments

The Hillbilly Wars

Posted on May 24, 2021 by Mustang

Background The term “red neck” originated from the red bandanas worn around the necks of laborers to absorb the sweat from working in the hot sun.  There’s nothing wrong with honest work, of course, but people who regard themselves as better than everyone … Continue reading →

Posted in CIVIL WAR, HISTORY, POLITICIANS | 3 Comments

The Lee-Peacock Feud

Posted on May 17, 2021 by Mustang

Background On 2 April 1866, the American Civil War had been officially ended for just shy of a year.  At best, however, the war was only almost over — but not quite.  On that date, the Thirty-ninth Congress of the United States … Continue reading →

Posted in CIVIL WAR, FRONTIER, HISTORY, LONE STAR | 7 Comments

Tombstone Judge

Posted on May 10, 2021 by Mustang

With three men dead, two wounded, and one slightly injured, one would think that it was one hell of a gunfight.  Well, it was — and it wasn’t.  The fight only lasted around thirty-seconds, but within that short span of … Continue reading →

Posted in FRONTIER, HISTORY, POLITICIANS | 6 Comments

Outlaws & Patriots

Posted on May 3, 2021 by Mustang

Early America and the Quest for Independence Introduction Seldom has there ever been a sense of “we” in Great Britain.  National unity did manifest itself as a result of wars, but this has always been a fickle indicator because people … Continue reading →

Posted in COLONIAL PERIOD, FRONTIER, HISTORY, REVOLUTION | 5 Comments