GDG- RE: NJ at Gettysburg

[cameron2 at optonline.net]

<< 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.  >>
If memory serves me right, the 7th NJ monument was meant to mark the spot where Francine fell.




----- Original Message -----
From: John Imhof 
Date: Thursday, July 5, 2007 11:35 pm
Subject: Re: GDG- RE: NJ at Gettysburg
To: GDG 

> Esteemed GDG Member Contributes:
> 
> 
> In my opinion, they were engaged between the Trostle Farm and 
> the Wheatfield 
> (Millerstown Road). They were split by retreating batteries, but 
> the 
> specifics are unclear at this hour.
> In any case, a terrible place to be.
> 
> John
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Smith, David" 
> To: 
> Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2007 11:17 AM
> Subject: GDG- RE: NJ at Gettysburg
> 
> 
> Esteemed GDG Member Contributes:
> 
> 
> 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" 
> Subject: RE: GDG- "We again bore the brunt of the battle at
> Gettysburg."
> To: "'GDG'" 
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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
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