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“Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Johnson and the National Union Party Convention, Baltimore, June 7–8, 1864” Kevin M. Hale Award for best Historical Newsletter in New Jersey February 13, 2020 The Civil War: April 12, 1861 - August 20, 1866 “Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Johnson and the National Union Party Convention, Baltimore, June 7–8, 1864” Notes from the President... As we begin the second month of our 44rd year, we con- tinue moving forward and spreading our message in South Jersey. We lost founding member Mike Cavanaugh last month. See the tribute to Mike in this newsletter with comments from many of our long-time members. The Round Table made a donation to the Battlefield Trust in Mike’s name. The memorial service for Mike Cavanaugh will be on February 8th. We welcome our new members and invite them to join us on our various projects this year. Together we will grow our Round Table and continue to honor Mike. Michael Wunsch All in attendance at our meeting last month enjoyed learning about our fellow members during the “Members Join us at 7:15 PM on Thursday, February 13th, Sharing” event. Dave Gilson will schedule another session at Camden County College. This month’s topic is for those who were unable to present. This month Mike “Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Johnson & the National Wunsch will visit to tell us about the 1864 National Union Union Party Convention, Baltimore, June 7–8, 1864” Party Convention in Baltimore that re-nominated President Lincoln. Bring a friend to hear his presentation. Michael discusses the proceedings and key players of the two-day convention held at the Front Street Theater in Remember to send your dues to Frank Barletta to fund Baltimore, including an overview of the National Union the various projects we are undertaking this year. Party platform, the re-nomination of President Lincoln, and The MACBA committee is preparing to read and review the Abraham Lincoln’s role (or non-role) as master ‘wire puller’ books for this year’s Michael A. Cavanaugh Book Award. behind the decision to replace the sitting vice-president Our next trip to visit Old Baldy at the Grand Army of the Hannibal Hamlin with lifelong Democrat Andrew Johnson. Republic Museum will be on March 1. Rich Rosenthal will be speaking on “Civil War Women of Compassion.” Sign Born in Brooklyn, NY, Michael has been a resident of up for our carpool at the meeting on the 13th. Philadelphia since 1966, graduated from La Salle College in 1980, and is employed by a Social Services company With Spring on the horizon, it brings opportunities to set in Blue Bell, PA. He has been speaking on Civil War topics up our information display. Let us know if you would like since 2002 including ‘Abraham Lincoln & the Great Central to serve on our Display Team to disseminate our material Sanitary Fair”, “Philadelphia and the Surrender of Robert E. and market our maps to the public. We are also seeking Lee”, and “The Palmetto Flag, A Secessionist Newspaper in several members to interview other members to write pro- Philadelphia”. Michael is a member of the Delaware Valley files for our newsletter and website. Our History Commit- CWRT, the GAR Civil War Museum & Library, the Lincoln tee working to document our past to be ready for our 45th Forum, and is currently the Corresponding Secretary for anniversary in two years. the General Meade Society of Philadelphia. Continued on page 14 Today in Civil War History Page 2 •A Visit to Old Baldy Page 2 • Monument Man Page 4 • Meet Sinbad Page 6 Mr. Old Baldy Page 7 • Women in the Civil War Page 9 • History Day Judges Page 10 January 9 Meeting Page 11 • New Members Page 12 • GAR Support Page 12 • Events Page 12 Events Page 13• Treasure's Desk Page 14 • 2020 Speaker Schedule Page 14 . Today in Civil War History The Old Baldy Members 1862 Thursday, February 13 Meet “Old Baldy” at The Gar Museum Western Theater Floyd finally arrives at Fort Donelson, even as Grant launch- es his attack. McClernand’s division is on the left while Smith attacks from the right, although the absence of the By Kathy Clark, gunboats mean this is not a full-strength assault. However, Member OBCWRT three Illinois regiments try to carry a Confederate redoubt The weather was rainy and damp by frontal assault and aredriven back. Federal artillery bom- but inside the GAR Museum bards Fort Donelson through the day, and continues into was warm and inviting. We were the night, forcing the Confederates to stand to in the trench- welcomed by Andy Waskie and Walt Lafty as our group es. An added complication to both sides is the weather, arrived. We had some time to investigate the many interest- which until now has been unseasonably mild for February. ing artifacts in the museum as we However, a sudden unforeseen change brings snow and waited for Andy to give us a brief sleet, which makes the night a trial for the unsheltered history of our soldiers. namesake “Old Southern troops at Bowling Green are in danger of being Baldy” or “Baldy” cut off by the action at Fort Donelson, and begin to with- as he was known draw from the town. during the time he was in the many battles of 1863 Friday, February 13 the Civil War. After being Eastern Theater wounded at the General Hooker makes a change to the Army of the Poto- Battle of Bull mac which will be of supreme importance later in the war. Run, Baldy was Union Cavalry had been scattered amongst the Grand returned to the Divisions, but in the reorganization of the army it is collect- Andy Waskie Cavalry Depart- ed into a separate cavalry corps. This will eventually grow and Walt Lafty ment in Wash- into a powerful arm which will at last be able to take on the ington D.C.to swashbuckling Confederate cavalrymen like Ieb Stuart. recuperate and then was returned However, the one thing lacking is a commander fit to wield to service. General George Meade saw Baldy in the Quar- the weapon, and it will be some time before the new North- termaster Department and bought him in September, ern Cavalry organization begins to match its potential. 1861 for $150. General Meade rode Baldy throughout the Civil War until the battle of 1864 Saturday, February 13 Gettysburg. From the first combat service in Dansville, The South Virginia, December 20, Confederate forces assemble in Florida in response to the 1861 until his final service Union invasion. At Lake City 4600 infantry, 600 cavalry, in Gettysburg, July 1 and and l2 guns are now ready under the command of Brigadier 2, 1863, he was constantly General Joseph Finegan. At Hilton Head General Gillmore in battle. He got wounded issues a proclamation announcing the occupation of Flor- many times and recuper- ida, calling on the people to take the oath of allegiance to Old Baldy ated to come back into the Union. But Seymour remains unconvinced that there is battle to continue to fight. Previously, much pro-Union sympathy in Florida and marches his- it seemed, that Baldy was able to come back after he was troops toward the Suwanee River to break down the bridg- wounded but this time after getting a ball on his right side, es. passing through the saddle flap of General Meade (miss- ing his leg) and into Baldy’s stomach he was taken out of service to recover. Baldy was sent by rail to Meade’s friend 1865 Monday, February 13 Captain Samuel Ringwalt who cared for him on his farm in Downingtown until he recov- England ered but Baldy never went Lord John Russell complains to Federal commissioners back into battle. about the increased US military presence on the Great “Old Baldy” and General Me- Lakes. The US action is in response to the St Albans raid ade were seen riding around of October 1864, the perpetrators of which have been re- Fairmount Park. When leased for lack of evidence. Canadian authorities are very Meade passed anxious about this display of American strength, and de- Zeke Baldy was the mand extra British troops and improvements to Canadian Army Mule rider less horse defenses along the St Lawrence. Continued on page 3 2 Continued from page 2 - "GAR Visit" in the funeral procession. “Old Baldy” lived ten years longer Pen”. Sheridan was so upset that there were so many men after Meade’s death, dying December 16, 1882. On Christ- dead that they could not get to the bodies. Although fight- mas Day Albert Johnson and Harry W. Hervey, members ing continued on the 31st. The battle wounds and death of Meade Post #1 GAR of Philadelphia, exhumed the body were so great that this area became known as “Hells Half to take his head and front huffs. Mounted on a black shield, Acres”. noting all the battles he was in After reorganizing the troops and getting additional pro- and the wounds he suffered (the visions and ammunition, the men became a fighting unit information on the left side of ready for battle. January 2, 1863, General Bragg ordered the shield is correct but not all Breckinridge to attack men who were occupying a hill the information on the right). overlooking McFadden’s Ford (east side of the river). They The men presented the mount- took the hill but as they were marching toward the ford 57 ed head and front huffs to Post Union Cannons were facing the troops. In 45 minutes more #1 GAR of Philadelphia. than 1800 Confederate were killed or wounded as you can “Old Baldy” and General imagine none of the Confederate’s reached the river.
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