Gettysburg

[Joe G from Md]

I posted in Oct. I Have a Question, the question concerning some relics I eyeballed between 1969 and 1974, well here they are That dropped Gardner is my favorite, I think it came from my Maryland Boy's!

 

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[devldog]

Very nice Gettysburg relics Joe. I like the Gardniner bullet too. Funny story I heard occurred in Gettysburg on July 4, 1863. As Gen. Lee and the Army of Northern Virginia was making their way back towards the Potomac River in order to cross back into Virginia, the 8TH Georgia regimental band struck up the tune "Maryland my Maryland". Angry Confederates began hurling rocks at the band striking the musicians. The band quickly changed the tune to "Listen to the Mocking Bird". It seemed to anger the army that while Maryland was a strong Southern Sympathizer and sent many troops to the army, she did not seceded from the Union.

 

[Joe G from Md]

Lincoln suspended the writ of Habeus Corpus allowing the Federal gov. [Yankees] to arrest all representatives with Southern Sympathies! Probly miss spelled many words, but you get the gist of it!

 

[devldog]

Lincoln suspended the writ of Habeus Corpus allowing the Federal gov. [Yankees] to arrest all representatives with Southern Sympathies! Probly miss spelled many words, but you get the gist of it!

You are correct. Maryland, although not an official succeeded state, was considered a Southern State in that she was much more in support of the Confederacy as she was the Union. Maryland sent many, many Confederate troops to the army. Speaking of Gettysburg, a heartbreaking story (as there were many), occurred in the battle of Culp's Hill where Maryland troops were engaged in intense action in hand to hand combat against one another in both armies both North and South. Truly heartbreaking. This was truly a War engaging Brother against Brother.

 

[moosescout]

Lincoln suspended the writ of Habeus Corpus allowing the Federal gov. [Yankees] to arrest all representatives with Southern Sympathies! Probly miss spelled many words, but you get the gist of it!

Right or wrong Lincoln really never had much choice. If Maryland had seceded DC would of been surrounded. Part of the reason that Lee decided to invade the north (Antietam) was he figured he would have many sympathizers. But he miscalculated and very few joined him. Maybe he should of went to Baltimore where his biggest supporter were. [emoji41]

 

[Digger70pa]

That's cool you eyeballed relics a Gettysburg. I've been over lots & never saw a relic in the park. I've dug farms around it & found stuff. HH

 

[Davers]

I posted in Oct. I Have a Question, the question concerning some relics I eyeballed between 1969 and 1974, well here they are That dropped Gardner is my favorite, I think it came from my Maryland Boy's!

I posted to soon a moment ago , Glad you rediscovered those treasures & you have a nice display there , if I were rich , I'd send you the 1936 Gettysburg 75 Ann, commemorative Half Dollar I just paid off , to display with those relics .

I have a couple Gettysburg relics I may display with the coin someday.

 

[devldog]

That's cool Davers. If you get a chance, post a pic. of your commemmorative Gettysburg coin and relics. I'd love to see them. That would really be a great addition to a collection fo sure.

 

[Davers]

That's cool Davers. If you get a chance, post a pic. of your commemmorative Gettysburg coin and relics. I'd love to see them. That would really be a great addition to a collection fo sure.

That's my New years goal 'to post more pictures' .

FWIW The Coin is Dated 1936 but the actual 75 anniversary was in 1938 If i'm right.

The Minting of the coins was about making $ , hence the 1936 date .
Almost half the original Mintage was remelted .
GD

 

[Possum]

Thanks for sharing Joe!!! Hope all's been going well for you and you and the family had a Happy Thanksgiving... "D"

 

[A2coins]

Amazing relics What a great place to hunt