GDG- Units history and what has caught my attention.

[Robert G. Pielke]

Thanks for reminding me.....I did find what I was looking for here....in case anyone else is interested:

http://www.brotherswar.com/Gettysburg-3w.htm

Particularly moving was this account:

The 1st (2nd) Maryland CSA suffered nearly 50% casualties during the three days battle, at some points fighting against friends and relatives in the Federal 1st Maryland Eastern Shore Regiment. Colonel James Wallace of the Union Maryland unit wrote of the day, "The 1st Maryland Confederate Regiment met us and were cut to pieces.  We sorrowfully gathered up many of our old friends and acquaintances and had them carefully and tenderly cared for." 
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Jim Lamason 
  To: 'GDG' 
  Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2007 12:25 PM
  Subject: RE: GDG- Units history and what has caught my attention.


  Esteemed GDG Member Contributes:



  Robert, 

  I would suggest going to the GDG website.  Or if you have any  books on
  Gettysburg, go to them. They should have an OOB.. 
  Jim Lamason 
  -----Original Message-----
  From: gettysburg-bounces at arthes.com [mailto:gettysburg-bounces at arthes.com]
  On Behalf Of Robert G. Pielke
  Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2007 3:01 PM
  To: GDG
  Subject: Re: GDG- Units history and what has caught my attention.

  Esteemed GDG Member Contributes:


  I know that there were 6 Union and 5 Confederate units from Maryland [my
  home state] at Gettysburg that faced each other at Culp's Hill [where the MD
  State monument is located]...but I've been unable to identify these
  units....

  I'm not sure where to look....

  Bob Pielke
    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Jim Lamason 
    To: 'GDG' 
    Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2007 8:33 AM
    Subject: RE: GDG- Units history and what has caught my attention.


    Esteemed GDG Member Contributes:


    I thought since its been quiet that I would see if I could start some
    conversation. 

    First of all, I realize that the units from my home state, played only a
    small part in the battle itself. 

    Its interesting that when you find out how much involved your home state
  was
    involved in a moment like this history how much more it pulls you in.. 

    New Jersey compared to states like Pa, and NY from the north, and VA and
  NC
    from the south, is small potatoes.  With only 12 Infantry regiments, two
    full brigades and two individual regiments, 2 batteries of Artillery and
  one
    regiment of Cavalry truly are only a small part in and of them selves. 

    Yet, they were in the middle almost all the major fighting on the 2 and 3
    days of GB.. 

    Has any one else in this group ever studied their home states like this? 

    On the Union side, there are states like Illinois, Minnesota, Michigan,
    Wisconsin. 

    On the Confederate side there are states like Florida, Tenn, Alabama,
    Arkansas.. 

    And what have you discovered? 

    I am looking forward to your responses! 

    Your servant, 
    Jim Lamason 
    Middlesex NJ. 


   
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