GDG- Doubleday at Gettysburg

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JoAnn,

I eagerly await your book! Sounds very interesting.

Anthony Christ



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> I'll try to answer the two questions regarding Abner at Gettysburg. First,
> let me explain my use of his first name -- Abner Doubleday's two brothers
> also served in the AOP, so in my book I use their first names so the
> reader will know which Doubleday I'm talking about.
>   Next - Abner - Newton - Meade. Abner, of course, knew John Newton, they
> were classmates at West Point. When the first day's fighting had ended,
> Abner was returned to his command, and Newton was elevated to the slot
> left open by the death of Reynolds. Abner, as a good soldier, chose not
> to "make waves" under the nose of the enemy. However, once the enemy
> left the field, Abner inquired as to when Newton received his rank, and
> discovered that Newton was indeed his junior. I have some very
> interesting correspondence regarding this situation that is in my book.
> I'd love to tell you, but I'm not sure I should so for now I will ask
> you to wait until my book comes out. Gettysburg was Abner's last Civil
> War battle. He remained in the Army for another 10 years, but did not
> pick up the rifle, as they say.He did not go quietly following the three
> days at Gettysburg.
>   Hope that helps a little. The Army of the Potomac was truly the Army of
> the Political! From what I hear, it's somewhat like that today.
>   Best, JoAnn
>
>
> Author:     Abner Doubleday
>              His Life and Times
>           Looking Beyond the Myth
>
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