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“From whence shall OFFICERS AND SUPPORT we expect the approach of danger? Shall some Kendra Debany...... 717.334.6375 transatlantic military giant President...... [email protected] step the earth and crush us Doug Cooke...... 717.338.3937 at a blow? Never! All Vice President...... [email protected] the armies of Europe and Lynn Heller...... 717.398.2072 Asia...could not by force Secretary...... [email protected] take a drink from the Ohio JoyceAnn Deal...... 717.338.1892 River or make a track Treasurer...... [email protected] on the Blue Ridge in the Dave Joswick...... 717.877.3975 trial of a thousand years. Newsletter...... [email protected] No, if destruction be our Linda Joswick...... 717.253.5477 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2013 lot we must ourselves be Webmaster...... [email protected] The its author and finisher. As a nation of free men BOARD MEMBERS we will live forever or die Roger Heller, Hilda Koontz, by suicide.” Larry Plymire, Ron Rock, Don Sangirardi, – Abraham Lincoln Linda Seamon, and Cindy King (past President)

A bimonthly publication of the Civil War Roundtable of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania Visit us online at cwrtgettysburg.org ImpendingActions Information and details about upcoming Gettysburg Roundtable presentations. NOVEMBER 21ST Annual Holiday Banquet Captain J W Cooke and the CSS Albemarle The Banquet will be held on Thursday, December 5 Most everyone knows of the battle between the CSS Virginia and beginning at 6 PM at the Dobbin House. the USS Monitor, a battle that reshaped naval warfare for over a century. Not as many know that there were MENU 22 Confederate Ironclads that were built and Salad & Bread Bar many more Union ironclads. One of the most successful Confederate ironclads at the time -ENTREES- was the CSS Albemarle commanded by James Chicken Cacciatore Wallace Cooke. This ship was constructed in a cornfield on the Roanoke River in North Seafood Diane Carolina to avoid detection. In April 1864, Ham with Pineapple Raisin Sauce Commander Cooke and his crew took on the Mashed Potatoes entire Union fleet with this single ship, sink- Buttered Corn ing the USS Southfield, while surviving the Broccoli heavy barrage of the Union fleet’s cannon James W. Cooke fire. Later in the day theAlbemarle cooper- Cauliflower with Cheese Sauce ated in one of the few combined Civil War land/sea attacks with Buttered Dill Carrots General Hoke’s Confederate ground forces. They succeeded in cap- turing the town of - DESSERT TABLE TO INCLUDE - Plymouth being held Pumpkin Cheesecake by Union forces. Lat- Mint Chocolate Cake er that year, while at Cherry Crumb Pie the Plymouth docks being repaired, the - BEVERAGES - Albemarle was sunk in a daring attack Coffee, Tea & Iced Tea by a U.S. torpedo launch commanded - ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE BANQUET - by Lieutenant Wil- General and Mrs. Robert E. Lee liam B. Cushing. He (aka Frank and Bonnie Orlando) CSS Albemarle sinking USS Southfield was the brother of Alonzo Cushing, killed the year before, during Picket’s charge. This will be joining us. is the story of James Wallace Cooke and the CSS Albemarle drawn They will share their experiences from unpublished family papers and his wife’s and subjects of great interest. diary, along with other research. It is a unique story, not widely known. “I hope to relay a part For further details, or to make a of history not well known. It has to do with a reservation, please refer to the flyer relative of mine.” accompanying the newsletter. Doug Cooke is a Civil War history enthusiast, researcher, collector and Living Historian. He came to the CWRT through his research for a Gettysburg Civil War Plaque on the historic home that he and his wife Reneé purchased. He is currently Vice President of the CWRT. Doug Cooke 2 t’s hard to believe but the Holidays are al- interested in the position, or have addition- ready upon us! By the time you read this, al questions about it, please let me know. Iwe will be a few short weeks away from the from the On a more festive note, as you can see start of one of the busiest seasons of the year. from the accompanying flyer, and an- I know that your free time is precious to you, nouncements that have been made, this especially during this busy time, but I would year we’ve moved the Holiday Banquet like to reach out to all of you and ask for a vol- by Kendra Debany back to the Dobbin House. I hope that you unteer willing to lend us a hand. We are look- will be able to join us on December 5th at ing for one good man or woman to help us out 6:00p. Help us ring in the holidays while with some of our membership responsibilities. enjoying good food, good company, and great en- For awhile now, JoyceAnn Deal has been shouldering the tertainment. The deadline to register is November 20th, so responsibilities of both the Treasurer’s position and the member- don’t miss it! I look forward to seeing you there! ship duties. (Thank you, JoyceAnn!) I’m asking someone to come If I don’t get to tell you in person, I wish you forward and help her out! I’ve included in this newsletter an ar- all a very happy and healthy holiday season!!! Kendra ticle about the membership position and what it entails. If you are

Board of Directors Seeking to Fill Position Events at the Allison-Antrim Museum The Civil War Roundtable Board of Directors is looking for On Friday and Saturday, November 1st and 2nd, at Green someone to fill the position of Corresponding Secretary. Grove Gardens Event Center, Shady Grove, PA, Allison-Antrim Mu- For a number of years this position has been filled by JoyceAnn seum, with co-sponsor Franklin County Visitors Bureau, will hold Deal, in addition to the other responsibilities she holds as our Trea- the final Greencastle-Antrim Civil War 150th event of 2013, enti- surer. In the interest of lighten- tled: 1863 – The Decisive Year of the Civil War. There will be a slate of ing her responsibilities, we are nationally-known Civil War historians who will speak throughout interested in finding a volun- A Word Of Thanks the day and a half event. Living historians will be encamped on teer to fill the position. The Gettysburg Civil War the grounds behind the event center portraying the life of Civil War soldiers. There will be horses and cannon and cannon firings. The duties of the Correspond- Roundtable would like to say a ing Secretary are similar to that special “thank you” to one of The details of the event are still being tweaked, so please visit of a membership coordinator. our members, William Hewitt. greencastlemuseum.org or explorefranklincountypa.com often for The position is responsible for For those of you who don’t final details. handling all facets of member- know, each month the Round- ship, except for the financial table presents its speaker with aspect, which our Treasurer will a certificate enclosed in a “Wit- Mark you calendar: maintain. ness Tree” frame. These “wit- 1863 – The Decisive Year of the Civil War The position is responsible ness trees,” which were stand- ing at the time of the battle, and November 1 – 1 PM to 9 PM for: working closely with the November 2 – 10 AM to 5 PM membership; maintaining the bore witness to the events that membership list; mailing out took place, were cut down from Green Grove Gardens - Exit 5 I-81 in PA new member welcome letters areas on the battlefield and Civil War Encampment • Cannon Loading & Firing and membership cards; con- around town. Demonstrations • Exhibits tacting members who have The frames used by the Dinner & Talk By Pat Falci - November 1 at 6 PM expired; and keeping track of Roundtable for our speakers are membership discounts. The made, and generously donated, Civil War Speakers Include: Ed Bearss, John Schildt, Lee White, person who fills this position by Bill Hewitt. We can’t thank Bob O’Connor, John Priest, Eric Mink, Ron Coddington, Roger will work closely with Joyce- Bill enough for his generosity. Keller, John Miller & Ted Alexander Ann, as she sees to the financial Along with the frames, Bill For details & schedule, call 866.646.8060 or aspects of the membership. also makes a variety of other ExploreFranklinCountyPA.com If you are interested in learn- items out of witness trees. For November’s special exhibit will commemorate the 50th ing more about the position, more information, check out his anniversary of the assassination of President John F. please contact Kendra Debany website at www.gettysburgsenti- Kennedy. Where were you on that fateful day? for further information. nels.com. Thank you, Bill!

henever Robert E. Lee is asked for the rationale behind Whis decision to reject command of the United States Army when it was offered to him in April of 1861, he always an- swered in the same, consistent manner by informing people his decision was predicated upon two quite simple words – duty and honor. This, as well as a myriad of diverse other topics are utilized as a basis for Frank and Bonnie Orlando’s por- trayals of Gen. and Mrs. Robert E. Lee. Foremost among those other topics is an in depth introduction to the Lady of Arlng- ton (Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee), the Lees’ lives together as friends, husband and wife, mother and father, military ge- nius, educator, and proponents of states’ rights and ultimately Robert Lee’s role as a supporter of reconciliation between the North and the South. 3 Local Businesses offering discounts to Gettysburg Civil War Roundtable members PRESENT MEMBERSHIP CARD BEFORE CHECKOUT: • The Gettysburg Gift Center at the American History Wax Museum, 297 Steinwehr Ave. – 10% discount. • The Farnsworth House, 401 Baltimore St.: 10% discount on food; – 15% off on attractions. • The American History Store, 461 Baltimore St. – 10% discount. • Habitat, Steinwehr Ave. – 10% discount on “most” things. • Battlefield Souvenirs and Stoneham’s Armory. Steinwehr Ave. – 10% on “most” things. • Regimental Quartermaster, 49 Steinwehr Ave. – 5% discount. • Michael Kendra offers a Free Premium Membership at CivilWarTalk.com! (Register for free at: http://civilwartalk.com/login. Then send an email to [email protected] that includes the word “Sickles” and you will get your account upgraded to Premium for free! THE CAL DOUCETTE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Cal Doucette was a member of the Gettysburg Civil War ginia to Delaware where hundreds of children would be bused in Roundtable Board and an active member of the Civil War com- and Cal and Sue would teach the children about the Civil War. munity. After his sudden death in December, 2012 the CWRT Cal and Sue never accepted pay for their services, believing that Board of Directors decided to create an award in his name to me- the most important thing was sharing their love of history and morialize his spirit. teaching the next generation. Cal took an active role in many as- It is in the spirit of continuing Cal Doucette’s work, and in pects of Gettysburg and the Civil War recognizing the achievements of those who are carrying on Cal’s community. He was employed with spirit, that this award was created. The award will be presented to the Gettysburg Convention and Visi- a person who has contributed to Gettysburg, to the study, enjoy- tors Bureau, and assisted visitors at the ment and appreciation of Civil War history as Cal did. Gettysburg train station. In addition, Perhaps you know of someone who has contributed in some he volunteered his services for a num- way to the enjoyment or study of Gettysburg and the Civil War as ber of different organizations, includ- did Cal, but whose efforts remain largely unknown, unacknowl- ing the Gettysburg National Military edged or unappreciated. If you know of any such folks, and you Park, where he worked at the Visitor would like them to be considered for this award, we invite you to Center in the galleries and at the in- submit their names and accompanying information to the Cal formation desk helping visitors; at the Cal Doucette in his por- Doucette Achievement Award Committee by forwarding your re- trayal of Horace Greeley. David Wills House, and at the Rupp quest to Ron Rock, [email protected]. Be sure to supply the House. Once a week he gave a living committee with information to make the case why your nominee history presentation at the Batttlefield Bed and Breakfast, and on should receive the award. If you have any questions contact Ron Sunday afternoons he would visit Reid’s Winery to talk about the at the above address. Please submit your information no later Civil War with visitors. than December 1. In addition to volunteering, he was a member of the Civil War Trust, Friends of Gettysburg, Sons and Daughters of the Cause As a guide for you, in evaluating your submission, the commit- (Pittsburgh), Adams County Historical Society, and the Marilla tee will look for a nominee’s projects and activities that, among Historical Society (his wife’s hometown) where they frequently at- other things: tended re-enactments and spoke at Historical Society meetings. • Stimulated the interest of children and young adults. Cal will always be remembered for his interest in living history as he portrayed Robert Harper (editor of a local Republican news- • Enriched the overall visitor experience and appreciation of the Park. paper at the time of the Civil War), Horace Greeley, and Thomas • Inspired new interest in the Civil War among those with no interest. Nast’s Civil War Santa. He and his wife, Sue, were also, at one time, members of the 94th New York re-enactment group, and • Contributed to the preservation and maintenance of the Park and participated in a number of re-enactments. surrounding areas. Perhaps one of Cal’s favorite past times was working with • Participated in further research/study of the battle to bring to light children. For many years he and his wife travelled to schools new/unknown information. throughout Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey to teach • Participated in, or supported, living history events which interpret youngsters what life was like as a child in the 19th century, ex- what life was like during the Civil War. plaining the games that were played, and giving children the • Increased the public’s understanding of the meaning and signifi- opportunity to try on period clothing. They were also involved cance of the Battle of Gettysburg, and its role in America’s history. in “student days” at re-enactments from New York, to West Vir-

Mallison, Howard drafted a bogus editors were wary of the fake docu- and Mallison were arrested and Providence, presidential proclamation and re- ment, but in New York both the imprisoned in Fort Lafayette. Fate or produced it on counterfeit Associ- Journal of Commerce and the World Influential friends gained their Chance? ated Press letterheads. published it on May 18, 1864. release after ninety days. Only then As prepared by Howard, the As a result, the price of gold did Washington insiders confess to oseph Howard, Jr. moved to the Lincoln proclamation called for a jumped 10 percent in a matter of intimates that on the day the bogus city desk of the Brooklyn Eagle national day of fasting and prayer hours; having bought the precious proclamation was published, Lin- after having gained experience J as a prelude to a call for an addi- metal in quantity, Howard picked coln had on his desk a paper that as a reporter for the New York Times. tional 400,000 troops. Numerous up what, for the period, was a called for immediate conscription Working with journalist Francis A. small fortune. Two days later he of 300,000 more men. 4 150 years ago – 1863 November 19 President Lincoln delivers his Gettys- burg Address. In a little over 2 minutes, Pres- ident Lincoln gives one of the most famous and enduring speeches in American History reaffirming human equality established in the Declaration of Independence through “a new birth of freedom,” and he honored the fallen who fought and died for those ideals. Stuff to do November 24 Battle of Lookout Mountain. General Hooker defeated Con- in the area ONGOING federates in the Battle of Lookout Mountain. On the 25th, while Sher- Throughout November and December. Gettysburg National Mili- man was attacking the right flank, tary Park. Many activities and programs, with living history camps, Thomas advanced up the middle special ranger tours and talks, family programs and more. Visit nps. and took Missionary Ridge, routing gov/gett. the Army of Tennessee. Bragg’s defeat and retreat opened the Special Exhibit – Treasures of the Civil War: Legendary Leaders door for Sherman’s Atlanta Campaign in 1864. Who Shaped a War and a Nation. Includes unique artifacts associ- November 26 ated with these individuals. Gettysburg National Military Park Visi- tor Center. Visit gettysburgfoundation.org/137/special-exhibits. Mine Run Campaign. The Mine Run Campaign began when Meade crossed the Rapidan River. The campaign was marked by Special Exhibit. Visitors to the American Civil War Wax Museum heavy rains making maneuvering difficult. Meade tried to take will be able to view artifacts and collectibles that were part of the advantage of news that Lee’s right flank was weak. As Meade 50th & 75th Anniversary Commemorations of the Battle of Gettys- attempted to take advantage of this Lee reinforced his flank. At- burg. Steinwehr Avenue, Gettysburg. tacks occurred by both sides with Lee having the stronger posi- Special Exhibit. Expanded Slaves, Soldiers, Citizens: African Ameri- tion. As temperatures dropped to below zero, and Lee in a strong can Artifacts of the Civil War Era. This exhibit follows African position, Meade retired across the Rapidan on December 2nd. Americans from the antebellum days of slavery through the Civil Meade then began preparartions for winter camp. War years as United States Colored Troops and freedmen to citizen- ship in post-bellum America. These artifacts and documents are on November 27 loan from the private collection of Angelo Scarlato. Gettysburg College Confederate General John Hunt Morgan es- Conference Department, 300 North Washington Street, Musselman Li- caped from the Ohio State Penitentiary. brary. Hours: Tuesday through Thursday 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. or by ap- November 28 pointment. Call 717-337-7002 Fridays and Saturdays. Miracles Amid the Firestorm. Take a guided The embattled Confederate Gen- tour of the grounds to learn how the Sisters and Daughters of Charity eral Braxton Bragg in Dalton served the soldiers during the Civil War. Visit the site where Union of- Georgia telegraphed Jefferson Da- ficers conducted a war council to prepare for the battle of Gettysburg. vis his resignation. Davis accepted it 2 days later. Hear first hand accounts of rescues, healing, and even miracles on November 29 the battlefield. National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton at 11 AM, 1 PM, 2 PM & 3 PM. Suggested donation $5 per person. Contact: Battle of Knoxville. General Longstreet, with 25,000 reinforce- [email protected], 301-447-6606. ments, attacked General Ambrose Burnside and his troops No- vember 28th. Longstreet’s troops were repulsed with heavy losses, NOVEMBER and he continued the siege of Knoxville, in order to draw Union th November 2. John Scott Adams Seminar. Why They Fought. A troops from Chattanooga. Sherman entered Knoxville on the 6 , full-day program with Licensed Battlefield Guide Fred Wieners. Be- ending the siege. gins at 9 a.m. in the Ford Education Center, at the Gettysburg Na- December 8 tional Military Park Museum and Visitor Center. The Gettysburg Foundation and the Friends of Gettysburg. Cost is $70 members and President Lincoln issues the Proclamation of Amnesty and Re- $95 non-members. Registration deadline is October 11. Call 717-339- construction offering a full pardon to any Southerner who partic- 2148. ipated in the rebellion as long as they took a “prescribed oath”. November 16 & 24. Grace Under Pressure: Lincoln’s Gettysburg December 9 Address. Special bus tour, sponsored by The Gettysburg Foundation. U.S. General Ambrose Burnside is relieved of command of the Tour departs at 1:30 p.m. from the Gettysburg National Military Park Department of the Ohio. Museum & Visitor Center. Pre-registration is required. Call 877-874- 2478. December 22 November 16. Songs and Stories of a Civil War Hospital. At the Confederate General Leonidas Polk is ordered to take command Christ Lutheran Church, 30 Chambersburg Street. Free to the public. of the Army of Mississippi. Stories of what occurred at Christ Church during the Battle of Get- December 27 tysburg. Call 717-334-5212. Confederate General Joe Johnston takes command November 19. 150th Anniversary of the Gettysburg Address. of the Army of Tennessee in Dalton, Georgia. The annual observance of President Abraham Lincoln’s “Gettysburg Address,” made special on the 150th anniversary. Memorial services and ceremonies occur in the Soldiers’ National Cemetery, sponsored by Gettysburg National Military Park, the Gettysburg Foundation,

Submitted by Doug Cooke 5 November 22 & December 7. November 23 Remembrance An Evening with the Paint- Ceremony/Honoring the Last ing. A closer look at the historic Survivor. At the Albert Wool- Gettysburg Cyclorama painting son Monument, Ziegler’s Grove. at the Ford Center, Gettysburg Sponsored by Gettysburg Na- National Military Park Museum tional Military Park. For more & Visitor Center. Two showings, information, visit the website: at 4 and 6:30 p.m. Call 877-874- gettysburgcivilwar150.com 2478 for more information. November 23. Remembrance November 23. 57th Gettys- Day Ceremonies in Gettysburg burg Annual Remembrance at the Reynolds Monument, tuff Day Parade. This parade fea- Soldiers’ National Cemetery, 10 S to do tures numerous Civil War a.m. & Meade Equestrian Mon- groups and organizations. Be- ument 10:30. Traditional honor CONTINUED ginning at 1 p.m. they parade ceremonies & wreath-layings. in the area down Middle Street, Baltimore Sponsored by General Meade Gettysburg College and the Lincoln Fellowship of Pennsylvania. Cer- Street and Steinwehr Avenue to Society. For information, Jerry emonies begin at 10:00 with a wreath laying, followed by a program the G.A.R. Memorial and the McCormick, (215) 848-7753, featuring James Getty as Abraham Lincoln. Free to the public. Call High Water Mark Monument. [email protected] 717-337-6590 for more information. Free to the public. Sponsored by November 23. Original Re- November 19. Graveside Salute to the US Colored Troops. In the the Pennsylvania Chapter of the membrance Day Civil War Soldiers National Cemetery, immediately following the Gettysburg Sons of Union Veterans of the Ball, Wyndham Hotel, Gettys- Address ceremonies. Free to the public. Call 717-334-1124, ext. 8023 Civil War and Veterans Reserve. burg, 8 p.m. Music by Philadel- for more information. For information, call Brig Gen. phia Brigade Band with Victori- November 19. Gettysburg Addresses Lincoln. A lecture explaining Henry E. Shaw Jr., (740) 369- an Dance Ensemble. Period dress the historic significance of Lincoln’s day in Gettysburg at the Get- 3722, [email protected] encouraged. $20 in advance, tysburg Presbyterian Church, 208 Baltimore Street, 4 p.m. Free to the November 23, 24. Civil War $25 at the door. Proceeds to Get- public. Call 717-334-0753 for details. Heritage Foundation Living tysburg National Military Park November 22, 23. Remembrance Day Dinner and Ball. Two History Encampment. on the for monument preservation. For nights at the Gettysburg Hotel, One Lincoln Square. Social hour, Wax Museum lawn, Steinwehr information, (740) 369-3722, three-course dinner, music by Dodworth Saxhorn Band, door prizes, Ave., 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Union and [email protected]. photos. Social hour begins at 5:30 PM. $75 per person. For informa- Confederate military leaders November 23. 11th Annual tion, John B. Newbold, (717) 420-5145, [email protected]; www. and civilians. (717) 334-6245; Illumination at the Soldiers remembrancedayball.com gettysburgmuseum.com. National Cemetery. Sponsored November 22. 6th Annual Gettysburg Remembrance Day Fri- November 23. 14th Annual by The Gettysburg Foundation. day Military Ball at Eisenhower Hotel & Conference Center, 8 PM- Remembrance Day Ball at the Luminary candles are placed midnight. Music by Beck’s Band: The Philadelphia Brigade Band. Lutheran Seminary Refectory, on the graves in the Civil War Dance conducted by the Victorian Dance Ensemble. Tickets $40, Gettysburg. 8-11 p.m. Music by section of the Soldiers’ National advance sale only. Sponsored by Joy Melcher, CivilWarLady.net & Smash the Windows, proctored Cemetery. From dusk until 10 CivilWarLady.com. For information, (712) 310-9383, joymelcher@ by Briant & Karin Bohleke. Light p.m. Free to the public. Call 717- hotmail.com; www.gettysburgball.com refreshments. $25 per person by 338-1243 for more information. reservation. For information, [email protected] DECEMBER December 6. Holiday Wreaths at the Soldiers National Cem- etery. 500 wreaths will be placed on graves. Sponsored by the Ser- geant Mac Foundation. Wreaths will remain on gravesites throughout the holiday season. Call 717-337-1728 for informa- tion on donating a wreath or aiding with placement. December 7. Holidays On The Home Front and Around The Please Save the Dates! Camp Fire. Join Licensed Battle- Dr. Allen Guelzo, the Luce Professor of Civil War Era Studies at Gettysburg College, will present a field Guide Sue Boardman to ex- lecture series entitled Mister Lincoln in 2013-14 as part of the College’s Sesquicentennial commemora- perience the holidays like many tion. Americans did in the mid-1860’s as impacted by the Civil War. An The schedule is as follows: all-day program held in the Ford Wednesday, October 30...... Part I: Young Man Lincoln Education Center classroom at the Gettysburg National Mili- Wednesday, December 4...... Part II: The Mind of Abraham Lincoln tary Park Museum and Visitor Wednesday, January 30...... Part III: The Uncertain President Center. Lunch and a continental Wednesday, March 5...... Part IV: Lincoln’s Triumph breakfast are provided as part of the registration fee. Registration All lectures begin at 7 p.m. in the Kline Theater in Brua Hall on the Gettysburg College campus deadline: November 22, 2013. (#40 on the Campus Map). Admission is free and Dr. Guelzo will be signing copies of his New York Open to Members and Non- Times best-seller Gettysburg: The Last Invasion following each lecture. members $80 Members/$105 Additional details about this lecture series and other 150th events at the College are available at Non-members. Call (717) 338- gettysburg.edu/cw2013. We hope you are able to join us! 1243 for more information. 6 A Canadian at the Gettysburg Address The Consecration As reported... “So far as arrangements could be made, from our limited means in the William McDougall and borough of Gettysburg, everything has been done that could be, to make President Abraham Lincoln the interesting consecration ceremo- by Joe Mieczkowski 1863 nies pass off to the satisfaction of the ir William McDougall (1822 – GETTYSBURG large number of people that will be S1905) was a Canadian lawyer, present with us on that occasion, and politician, and one of the Fa- so far as possible accommodate the Excerpts of interest as printed people. It will be impossible, from thers of Confederation. in Gettysburg newspapers the nature of the case, to give to ev- McDougall was born of the time. eryone the accommodations they near Toronto, Ontario. He may receive at their own homes; but Compiled by Kendra Debany began practicing law as an so far as can be done, the inhabitants attorney and solicitor in of Gettysburg will do it, we think.” Upper Canada in 1847. In The Adams Sentinel 1850 he started The North “We witnessed an exceedingly in- November 17, 1863 American newspaper. teresting and pleasant affair on Tues- day afternoon last, which was the un- He was elected as a “A beautiful Pole was…raised in furling of the ‘glorious old Stars and member of the legisla- the National Cemetery grounds yes- Stripes’ from the summit of ‘Round terday, near the stand prepared for tive assembly in 1858 and Top.’ served as Commissioner of the world-renowned orator, Hon. Ed- The flag which is a large and very Crown Lands and Provincial ward Everett, who will be present to beautiful one, was gotten up by a Secretary. deliver the Dedicatory Address. We few patriotic friends of Montgom- have not a doubt that our town will be In 1863, William McDougall ery County, through the estimable honored with the attendance of many went to Washington D.C., to meet Mr. Holstein and lady of the General high dignitaries on this interesting with President Abraham Lincoln Hospital. Sir William McDougall occasion - indeed we know of sev- to renegotiate the Reciprocity Trea- It was to be regretted that the af- eral Cabinet officers, and Governors ty*. fair was not more generally known of State, who will be here.” Abraham Lincoln explained that he had an important event to as many of our citizens would have The Adams Sentinel attend and had to travel to Pennsylvania. Since he and McDougall been in attendance had they known November 17, 1863 had so much in common, and were friends, he invited McDougall of it. As it was, however, at the ap- to accompany him on his trip by train and coach. They stayed the pointed hour quite a large audience, night at the private home of David Wills, a wealthy 32-year-old in which the ladies were well repre- The Celebration Gettysburg attorney. sented, had succeeded in climbing up at Gettysburg the steep and rugged sides of Round “It gives us heartfelt satisfac- The next day, November 19, 1863, at the ceremonies of the Top, to witness and participate in the tion, as it has done all others, to say new Gettysburg cemetery for fallen soldiers of the American Civil ceremonies. that the late celebration at our now War, orators spoke for hours. Abraham Lincoln’s speech was brief. At 2 1/2 o’clock, the flag was classic town, was (to use the words The Canadian and British press wrote positively about Lincoln’s hoisted upon a flag staff, 80 feet high, from every mouth) “a perfect suc- speech, which went down in history as the Gettysburg Address. amid the cheers of the crowd, and the cess.” We could not but admire the *The Canadian–American Reciprocity Treaty of 1854, a trade treaty between the United Prov- booming of cannon, placed upon the systematic arrangement, the beauti- ince of Canada and the United States. It covered raw materials and was in effect from 1854 neighboring famous height ‘Stony ful order which prevailed throughout to 1865. Point.’ the whole ceremonies, amidst the im- It represented a move toward free trade, and was opposed by protectionist elements in the mense assemblage which filled our United States, who joined with Americans angry at apparent British support for the Con- Dr. May, of Camp Letterman, federate States of America, ended it in 1866. The solution for most leaders in British North then delivered a most patriotic, elo- village, and all the splendid grounds America became confederation into the Dominion of Canada (1867), which would open up quent and pathetic address, which which surround it, showing to all our many new economic opportunities inside Canada. was listened to with wrapt (sic) atten- visitors a beautiful scenery, indepen- tion by the audience. D. Wills, Esq., dent of the glorious battlefield, with of this place then made a few appro- all its interesting recollections. From September to May, we meet on the fourth Thursday of the month at the GAR Building, priate remarks, followed by John F. So far as we had an opportunity 53 East Middle Street. Light refreshments and conversation starting at 7:00 PM., and the featured program beginning at 7:30 PM. Seymour, Esq., of New York, in a of association with our visitors from Our June, July, and August summer meetings are in the field starting at 6:00 PM, with the meet- short but highly eloquent speech. abroad, they all have gone to their ing location announced in the bi-monthly newsletter and on the roundtable website: www.cwrtget- The ceremonies were closed by homes with bright and pleasant re- tysburg.org. the singing of several patriotic airs membrances of our interesting town. Whenever treacherous weather is predicted, the CWRT President and Vice President shall determine by Noon on that day whether the program should be cancelled or not. Announcements will be made by some of the ladies and gentlemen To all of us this thought is gratifying. on television station WGAL and FOX Sports Radio 1320. present, with fine effect in that wild One writer from abroad says: “The The next scheduled board meeting begins at 6:30 PM on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013 at the Avenue and rugged place. The audience then presence of so large a number of dis- Restaurant. gradually dispersed, well pleased tinguished persons, and the brilliant with the exercises of the afternoon, and crowded flowing in of the mili- leaving ‘that dear old flag’ to keep tary and the people, made Gettysburg watch over those quiet shades, so re- famous for the second time. It has cently the scene of such terrible car- two very marked periods in its histo- Got e-mail? nage, and so gallantly defended by ry and here its record may close - the Want to receive your newsletter ahead of traditional mail delivery, our brave boys, many of whom there battle of Gettysburg, and its solemn and enjoy it in full color? Then join the growing list of members ‘sleep their last sleep.’” celebration; but this is glory enough who already receive their newsletter via e-mail. Simply send your The Adams Sentinel for all time!” e-mail address to Roundtable Treasurer JoyceAnn Deal: jdeal@get- November 3, 1863 The Adams Sentinel tysburg.k12.pa.us, and the next issue will be sent right to your com- November 24, 1863 puter on or around November 1, 2013. 7 The Guns of Gettysburg Veterans Day - Monday • November 11 • 10AM to 4PM Gettysburg National Military Park Visitor Center

isitors to Gettysburg National Military Park will have a rare that dangerous work. The exhibit will also include reproduction opportunity to touch a piece of American history. Original flags and information about the corps insignia system used by the Vweapons used in the Civil War will be on display in the lob- Union Army for the first time at the Battle of Gettysburg. by of the GNMP Visitor Center. The exhibit will display the most This special exhibit of the Keener-Farley Traveling Arms Collec- common weapons used in the Battle of Gettysburg, including long tion is part of the educational outreach programming of the Civil arms, carbines, revolvers, and edged weapons. Unlike most mu- War Dance Foundation. In addition to conducting Civil War balls, seum exhibits, however, this display will allow close examination dance demonstrations and classes, the CWDF also presents mili- of the artifacts and even light handling by visitors. tary and civilian artifact displays and lectures on a variety of Civil Knowledgeable living historians in period attire will explain the War topics. In 2011, the CWDF was named the Reenactment Unit weapons and some of the new technology of the war, including of the Year by the Civil War Trust. breechloaders, the Maynard tape and pellet priming systems, and NOTE: Veterans, active duty military personnel, and Adams Coun- pinfire and rimfire cartridges. They will also tell the story of the ty residents receive FREE admission to the Cyclorama, Film and little-known role of women and children in manufacturing am- Museum Experience at the Visitor Center. munition and about the hundreds who died in accidents doing

Photos by Lynn Light Meeting Candids The October 24th meet- ing’s featured program was given by military historian Kim Holien. His lecture was titled From Fredericksburg to Gettysburg: North with Lee, Hooker, and Meade. The hall was packed and Kim’s presentation was followed by lots of questions that stimulated some great conversation and plenty of food for thought. Civil War Roundtable of Gettysburg, PA PO Box 4236

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