GDG- RE: NJ at Gettysburg

[Smith, David]

Jim--

My great-grandfather was in the 7th NJ - he caught malaria, though,
during the Peninsula Campaign, and was in the Veteran's Reserve Corps
later in the war.

We still follow the career of the unit throughout the war, however.  

I think I have asked you before, but do you have the slim little volume
- I think it is about the 7th or the 7th at Gettysburg - I believe it
was published to memorialize Francine's death.

If I remember correctly, the 7th was positioned in reserve with the
clear purpose of being battery supports, which is what they did before
they had to fall back.

David

David G. Smith, Ph.D.
(703) 807-2849
smith_david_g at bah.com

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Message: 10
Date: Mon, 02 Jul 2007 17:11:11 -0400
From: "Jim Lamason" <jlamason at verizon.net>
Subject: RE: GDG- "We again bore the brunt of the battle at
	Gettysburg."
To: "'GDG'" <gettysburg at arthes.com>
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HI Dave, 

In researching New Jersey at Gettysburg, I have been stunned by the
ferocity of fighting in front of and around the artillery units.
Batteries like Seelys and then Clarkes were in the middle of a
firestorm. Seelys supported by members of Carrs and Burlings Brigade
with Graham thrown in for good measure is an incredible story unto
itself. 

Clarkes Battery B is another one. They fired over 1300 rounds!!!!!!! 
For 6 guns that's something over 230 rounds per gun! 

The 9th Mass- Bigelows boys is another one. Turnbull you have
mentioned.. 

Then put the infantry into the mix, like the 5th NJ and 11th NJ, and the
7th NJ the story is so incredible. 

Thanks for a great email. And also thanks for Battle between the Farm
Lanes.


Jim Lamason