****GETTYSBURG**** July 1 1863

MilitaryHistoryOnline.com ^ | July 1 2003 | Carlo3b

[carlo3b]

GETTYSBURG

It was 140 years ago today, almost to the minute, that our nation faced one of the most defining and bloody 3 days, in the history of all mankind.  On Wednesday, July 1 1863, more than 50,000 men and boys lost their life, or limb on one field of battle. On that day the tiny town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania witnessed not only a day that will find it's way into the annals of American history but a slaughter beyond belief. The Union and Confederate Armies met and fought a battle that was "Our War", between our neighbors and countrymen.. It was not the end of the war, but the beginning of the ..
WE THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES...
 

Thanks to the fine research and accurate depiction of that battle, performed by the folks on a great source of history, MilitaryHistoryOnline.com, you can join me in remembering those brave soldiers of both armies...

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[EllaMinnow]

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[snippy_about_it]

Thanks!

[SAMWolf]

Thanks for the ping stainlessbanner.

I knew someone would post Gettyburg Tread. Good job, Carlo3b.

[cherry_bomb88]

Thanks for the ping Meekie.....thanks for the fabulous post, Carlo.

Sultan & Yank....thought you guys might like to see this!

[SAMWolf]

The Iron Brigade

The 24th Regiment Michigan Volunteers led by Col. Henry A. Morrow fights a desperate rear guard action near the Lutheran Seminary at Gettysberg July 1, 1863. After numerous color bearers had been shot down, Col. Morrow raised the battleflag to encourage his men until he himself was grazed by a bullet in the head.

[HighRoadToChina]

BUMP!!!

[Constitution Day]

BTTT for later.

The North Carolina monument at Gettysburg.

[wimpycat]

Below is a description of what my great-great-grandfather would have been doing at Gettysburg. He was in the 20th NC along with his brother-in-law. (John D. Stanley & Abel K. Hewett, if anyone's interested in looking it up.) This description fails to mention that Iverson wimped out on 7/1 and stayed behind his men, and how his officers personally told Gen. Lee they would not serve under Iverson. Lee must have taken them seriously, as he was transferred soon after Gettysburg. Apparently, he had served quite well up to that point, although his attitude rubbed his officers the wrong way and they never liked him.

But on 7/1, he failed to send out skirmishers, which led to the near total destruction of the 5th, 20th & 23rd. Union witnesses say they marched toward the Union position with impressively dressed lines and many of them were cut down and they fell in a straight line.


C. S. A.
ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
EWELL'S CORPS RODES' DIVISION
IVERSON'S BRIGADE
5th 12th 20th 23rd North Carolina Infantry

July 1. The Brigade was one of the first of the Division in the battle. It advanced against the Union line posted behind stone fence east of Forney Field. Its right being assailed by 2nd Brigade First Corps and its left exposed by the repulse of O'Neal a vigorous assault by Union forces in front and on left flank almost annihilated three regiments. The 12th Regiment on the right being sheltered by the knoll suffered slight loss and the remnants of the others joined Ramseur's Brigade and served with it throughout the battle.

July 2. Lay all day in the town. At dusk moved to aid in an attack on Cemetery Hill but two of Early's Brigades having been repulsed the Brigade withdrew.

July 3. With other brigades in the sunken road southwest of town. At night withdrew to Seminary Ridge.

July 4. Marched at 2 P. M. as wagon train guard on road to Hagerstown.

Present 1470 Killed 130 Wounded 382 Missing 308 Total 820

[Constitution Day]

Thanks for the info!!
My g-g grandfather [Pvt. Dan'l Baker] was in the 5th NC, but I honestly don't know much about it.
I knew he was at Gettysburg, and eventually sent to Elmira, but haven't had the time to research it.

[carlo3b]

Forgive my weakness for a cheap commercial break, however this just happens to be a recipe from our upcoming NEW COOKBOOK... sigh.. "Soup, Sex, and the Single Man"

Don't Be Such A Chicken Make Dumplings

Grandma will be proud, but slightly miffed... these are so much better then hers... GASP!

• 2-1/2 to 3 lb. Chicken (whole)
• 4 C Water
• 2 C Chicken broth
• 1 Carrot, roughly chopped
• 1 Medium onion, cut into quarters
• 1 Stalk of celery, roughly chopped
• 1/2 t Salt
• 1 C Milk
• 1/4 t Freshly ground pepper

  
  Dumplings

• 2 C All-purpose flour
• 1/2 t Baking soda
• 1/2 t Salt
• 1/4 t  Ground white pepper
• 3 T Shortening
• 3/4 C Buttermilk

1) Place the chicken in a Dutch oven, and add the water, broth, carrot, onion, celery and salt. Bring to a boil, cover and lower heat. Simmer for 60 to 70 minutes, or until tender and chicken is done.
2) Remove chicken and allow it to cool enough to handle. Remove the carrot, onion and celery pieces from the broth and discard. Reserve the broth.
3) Bone the chicken, discarding all skin and bones, and cut meat into bite-size pieces. Set aside.
The Dumplings:
1) Combine the flour, baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper; cut in the shortening with a pastry blender or two knives until mixture is consistency of coarse meal.
2) Add the buttermilk, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead 4 or 5 times -- no more.
Variations in dumplings

1. For drop dumplings, pat the dough down to a 1/4 inch thickness, and pinch off 1-1/2 inch pieces.
2. For rolled dumplings, roll the dough to a 1/4 inch thickness, and cut into 3" x 1" strips.
3. Bring the chicken broth to a boil, and stir in the milk and pepper. Correct seasonings, if desired.
4. Drop dumplings, one or two at a time, into the boiling broth and reduce heat to medium-low.
5. Stir from time to time to make sure dumplings do not stick together. Cook dumplings 8 to 10 minutes.
6. Add the boned chicken to the mixture and simmer until heated through. Remove from heat. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Notes: Dumpling dough is very similar to biscuit dough and, like biscuit dough, the less it is handled, the lighter and more tender the result.
Tip: Here is a substitution for buttermilk from milk.
Milk can be soured using vinegar or lemon juice and substituted for buttermilk. Put one tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice in a measuring cup and add milk to make one cup. Stir and let stand for 5 minutes before using.

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DUMPLINGS II:

• 1 1/2 c. flour
• 1 tbsp. parsley
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. nutmeg
• 2/3 c. milk
• 2 tbsp. oil
• 1 egg, slightly beaten

1) To prepare dumplings: In medium bowl, combine flour, parsley, baking powder, salt and nutmeg.
2) Stir in remaining ingredients just until dry ingredients are moistened.
3) Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto hot chicken boiling stock. Cover tightly, return to low boil. Reduce heat. DO NOT LIFT COVER. Simmer 12-15 minutes or until dumplings are fluffy and dry. Serves 6-8.

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Hardtack and goober peas again? Chicory for coffeeagain?

There was a helluva lot of things they dint mention when I signed up with this outfit....

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[goodnesswins]

Bump for later....and thanks for the ping

[GmbyMan]

Thank you for the ping. BTTT

[wimpycat]

If he was in the 5th NC he had a hell of a time at Gettysburg on 7/1, like the 20th. Check this out:

http://www.gdg.org/iverbgd.html

That is so cool, though! Maybe our g-g-granddaddies knew each other or spoke to each other! Here's some detail from the link I provided:

5th Regiment N.C. State Troops
Estimated June 30 strength: 503 officers and men
Killed in action, July 1-3: 39 men
Died of wounds after the battle: 30 men
Wounded in action: 66 men
Prisoners of war: 95 men
Wounded prisoners of war: 65 men
TOTAL: 295 men, 58.7%

20th Regiment N.C. Troops
Estimated June 30 strength: 395 officers and men
Killed in action, July 1-3: 35 men
Died of wounds after the battle: 9 men
Wounded in action: 27 men
Prisoners of war: 115 men
Wounded prisoners of war: 67 men
TOTAL: 253 men, 64.1%

[aShepard]

Thanks
Bump for later

[christie]

Great article!

The Clinton Legacy Cookbook

[carlo3b]

As you know, Absalom Knotts has a web page on, Hardesty's History of Calhoun County, West Virginia.. Thanks for
reminding us about your proud family heritage.

http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvcalhou/bioaknotts.txt

[Alamo-Girl]

Thanks for the post!!! Hugs!

[carlo3b]

Uhhh, is there gonna be a test?

Yep... are you READY?
What was the GETTYSBURG ADDRESS;

A) 1435 Walnut St?
B) Bob Gettysburg, PO BOX?
C) The 2nd most quoted Presidential speach in history?