XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888 A CONFEDERATE GENERALS FACT A DAY FOR APRIL TENTH 2001 888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX General Basil Wilson Duke was a member of the Missouri legal profession in St. Louis, when the War for South- ern Independence began. He warmly espoused the South- ern cause and took a prominent role in their secession movement as well. General Duke soon enlisted as a private in the Lexing- ton Rifles. He was then elected their 2nd lieutenant. 2nd Lieutenant Duke was with the Rifles when they were placed with the 2nd Kentucky Cavalry. He was appointed their lieutenant colonel and eventually their colonel. 888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888 A Confederate Salute to these fine southern gentlemen! 888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888