“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 continue 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

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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. The George Meade heading into army of Tennessee gave up and retreated. battle was part of a monument Walt emphasized that this battle was the bloodiest of the in West Fairmount Park. This war. It was a defensive battle with more than 3000 men equestrian statue is located on dead and 16,000 wounded. The two armies sustained Lansdowne Drive, behind the nearly 24,000 casualties. After the fighting the men from Please Touch Museum. All members need to visit Gener- General Rosecrans’ army and thousands of contraband al Meade on “Old Baldy” since we are all part of the Old slaves constructed Fortress Rosecrans as a supply depot Baldy Civil War Round Table and “Old Baldy” is part of our and base of occupation for the Union. history. Lincoln, himself, said in a telegram to his Generals, in It was time to go 1863, “I can never forget, if I remember anything, that at to the second the end of last year and the beginning of this, you gave floor to hear Walt us a hard earned victory, which if there had been a defeat Lafty’s presenta- instead, the country scarcely could have lived over.” tion on the Battle of Stone River. The visit to the GAR Museum was a rewarding day for Thanks to our our members both talking about “Old Baldy” and hearing members we can about the Battle of Stone River with Walt’s presentation. say we had more With all the artifacts to view in the museum other visits are people listening certainly needed to see everything on display. Thanks to to Walt then Andy and Walt for a memorable day of Civil War history. from the GAR members. Walt explained that Lincoln was under a lot of pressure to get a Just a note: I had the priv- Union Victory to boast moral and support for the Emanci- ilege of sitting on General pation Proclamation which would go into effect January 1, George Meade’s chair while 1863. It was a busy month in the Civil War. listening to “Old Baldy’s story. There are not many On December 26, 1862, the Union Army left Nashville to visitors who get a chance to meet the Confederate who were camped in Murfreesboro, sit in Meade’s chair. 30 miles away from Rosecrans’s Army in Nashville. Rose- crans and Bragg were to cut off the Confederate supply lines and escape routes. Although the Confederate divisions had plans to drive the Union Army back to the Stone River and cut off the Union main supply routes on the Nashville Pike along with the Nashville/Chattanooga Railroads. As they approached the river it bisected both armies. As they were preparing for battle there was music playing on both sides to raise spirits. It was when one of the soldiers played “Home Sweet Home” that the air was full of soldiers joining in the refrain. The armies Christmas cheer did not last long, as dawn approached the Confederate units began attacking the Union soldiers in front of them. General Philip Sheridan and his men along with the support of General James Negley’s Division were part of the fighting. The battle increased and by noon the Confederate divisions assaulted the Union from three sides. All three of Sheridan’s Brigade Command- ers were killed, including General Rosecrans, or mortally wounded with the Union soldiers losing more than one third Old Baldy's Members visiting the GAR of their men. This battle became known as the “Slaughter

Monument Man: The Life and Art of Daniel Chester French

In 1874, Daniel decided to continue his art education Daniel Chester French abroad in Italy and for two years worked with Thomas Ball. Before leaving for Italy he got his first commission, a By Harold Holzer Minuteman sculpture to stand on the Concord side of the North Bridge, where men returned fire against the British Born in Exeter, New Hampshire to on April 19, 1775, known as the “Shot heard round the Henry Flagg French, lawyer and world”. The sculpture was completed by the 100th Anniver- judge, and Anne Richardson, daugh- sary of the Battle on April 19, 1875. It was placed over a ter of the Chief Justice of New time capsule, a copper box with maps, relics, photos of the Hampshire, Daniel Chester French statue and the sculptor. It was the first time Daniel Chester came into this world with as- French saw his name on any public monument. Today, the pirations of becoming one of Minuteman statute is in the Minuteman Historical Park in the most important sculpture Concord. Daniel Chester French, 25 years old, was praised of public monuments. At age for his work and the town of Concord was grateful for what ten, 1860, the family moved he did for the town. Even though Daniel was not there for to Concord, Massachusetts. the dedication, he was already in Italy, there were many Neighbors like Ralph Waldo who attended. Abolitionist Emerson, the Alcott family Wendell Phillips explained, and many other important “So full of life and move- people were part of Daniel’s ment that one fears he shall life. It was May Alcott, sister not see it again if he passes of Louisa May Alcott who that way the next week.” helped influence Danial in his This statue was that lifelike. decision to pursue sculpting. The Minuteman sculp- The family went through the ture was the beginning of Civil War years peacefully. By Daniel Chester French his long life of producing age 16, his father turned to masterpieces for the United farming and Daniel helped. States and the World. The While working in the gardens he sometimes would stop to World’s Columbian Expo- grab a turnip, a piece of clay, wood or gypsum and begin sition located in Chicago, carving or whittling which was his first attempt at sculping. Illinois in 1893 French He was trying to find his artistic side which was influenced Shot Heard Around did three sculptures: The by the community of writers, philosophers and painters the World Teamsters, The Columbus that were always around him. Unlike some budding artists Quadriga and The Repub- in their early days, Daniel’s father encouraged him in his lic. In 1904 in St. Louis, Missouri, French contributed his artistic pursuits. It was not to say that Henry French did sculpture in the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Some not want to see his son as the “Honorable Chester French” of French’s works are Peace and War or Vigilance on the but seeing Daniel and his artistic ideas coming to light he US Custom House and Post Office in St. Louis, Missouri went from judgeship to encouraging an artist. 1877: Model of Ralph Waldo Emerson in the Concord Free To help follow his dream, Daniel enrolled in three-week Library Concord, Massachusetts 1911-14: John Harvard lessons at May Alcott’s Art School and began formal train- in front of Memorial Hall Harvard University 1884: John ing learning to use carving and professional tools, using Adams 1890 Senate Chamber calipers for measurement, craft lead-pipe for irrigating the United States Capitol, Washing- clay, along with wooden braces to support sculpted work. ton, D.C.: George Washington He went on to enroll in the Massachusetts Institute of Tech- located at the Place d’ lenu in nology in Boston. His father’s disappointment was evident Paris, France. There are three when he failed all his studies. It seemed that studying with statues in Fairmount Park: individual artists like John Quincy Adams Ward in Brook- Ulysses S. Grant 1892-99: Law, lyn, New York was a better way for him to learn. Ward Prosperity, and Power: and became an inspiration to Daniel and encouraged him, by General George Meade at the 1871, to attend classes at New York’s National Academy of top of the right column of the Design. He studied art anatomy for sculpture and paint- Smith Memorial Arch 1878-82. ing with William Rimmer, copying human and animals in What is listed is only a small pencil. He went on to study with William Morris Hunt from portion of the works produced Boston. It was when he started doing three-dimensional by Daniel Chester French. He clay models, sketching was left behind, and Daniel began was the founding trustees of learning more about the sculpture process. the American Academy in Grant Rome and of the Metropolitan Continued on page 5 4 Continued from page 4 - "Monument Man" Museum of Art in New York City. Daniel had honorary degrees from Harvard, Yale and Columbia University. The Academy of St. Luke in Rome, the Fine Arts Class of the French Academy in Paris and the National Academy of Design in New York all elected him to become a member. The greatest accomplishment of his long and productive career was when he was asked to design a statute of Lincoln Meade on Smith in the memorial building being designed by Henry Bacon. This was a joint project between French and Bacon that took 8 French with Lincoln years to complete. French’s statue of Lincoln is the most famous sculpture ever created by an individual American speech was censored by the White House and if he did not and the largest, 19 feet in height and 200 tons in weight. change his speech he would be off the stage. Taft, chair- This memorial is the most frequently visited, a cherished man of the Lincoln Memorial Commission spoke and then icon, and the most reproduced of a national sculpture. President Warren G. Harding. Robert Lincoln was also in The seated Lincoln shows compassion and firmness, attendance on stage. peace and war. His left hand is a clenched fist and his leg Dr. Martin Luther King spoke at the Lincoln Memorial at the is so positioned to look like he was about to stand while 1963 March on Washington D.C.: Marion Anderson sang at his right leg relaxed with his hand open preparing to write the steps of the memorial on Easter Sunday, April 9, 1939. down the words of his Second Inaugural. The crowd was over 75,000, the most since Charles A. Lind- bergh came back from Paris. It was not until 1939, 17 years later, that the monument was thought of something greater than just a memorial to Abraham Lincoln. Daniel Chester French was near the end of his life and his greatest accomplishment, the sitting Abraham Lincoln in the Lincoln Memorial, was a huge part of his legacy. French was an optimistic person and artist saying, “Look for good- ness, not evil. Look for cheer, not trouble. Look for beauty, not ugliness.” Daniel died in Stockbridge, Massachusetts in 1931 at the age of 81. He is buried in Sleepy Hollow Ceme- tery in Concord, Massachusetts. This article gave much informa- On May 22, 1922 was the tion about Daniel Chester French dedication of the Lincoln but by reading his biography Memorial. The African there is information on his art- American people were so work, his private life, and home excited to be part of this called Chesterfield. He was such a dedication that they arrived talented artist and because of his early, with over 50,000 peo- father’s encouragement produced ple in attendance. Abraham many inspiring icons for all of us Lincoln, Father Lincoln, the to look at, admire and appreciate. Great Emancipator would Daniel Chester French was a re- be shocked at the way they markable artist were treated that day. The of his time and Superintendent of the Office continues to of Public Buildings (South- be recognized ern born) instructed the for all his soldiers with guns and bayonets to get the early people out outstanding art work today and into the of their chairs and into a “colored section” at the far end of future. the grounds, “roped in from the rest of the Audience”. Harold Holzer How ironic that a group of “grey-clad survivors of the Con- federate Army” were in special seats of honor alongside Catto event Union veterans while the African American people were February 22nd treated in a “Jim-Crow way” on a day devoted to Lincoln. For Informationn The only African American speaker was Robert Russa https://generalmeadesociety.org/upcoming-events/ Moton, principal of the all-black Tuskegee Institute. His

5 Meet Sinbad the Sailor! USS Campbell

By Kathy Clark, Member OBCWRT The Coast Guard Cutter, Campbell, had a unique member of the crew. Sinbad the Sailor, a mixed breed of Bulldog, Doberman, Pincher, and whatever else who became the mascot of the ship. He was brought on board by Boat- swain’s Mate “Blackie” Roth. “Blackie” brought the pup on board in a duffel bag. He had given the pup to his girlfriend as a companion while he was away at sea, but the landlord would not let her keep the dog. So, what was he to do! That is how Sinbad came to be apart of the crew. After barking while in the bag, the dog was introduced to the crew and Dog 1st Class the sailors decided to keep him on board, naming him “Sinbad the Sailor”. The captain agreed to having the dog Sinbad at the Ready on the ship if the men took care of him. Sinbad became an enlisted member of the crew with a uni- a Cutterman after his service on the Coast Guard Cutter, form, a service record and rank, Dog 1st Class! The crew Campbell. even made him a hammock to sleep in so he would be sta- ble at night during his Atlantic service. Some of his favorite Sinbad was first interned under the flagpole near the Coast times were mess hall, learning the daily routine of the ship Guard Station but later he was moved to under the sign. and, like the other crew members, enjoying shore leave. It Today the headstone is nearer to the street where a person was during one of his times on shore that he almost caused can see it looking through the fence under the Coast Guard an international incident while on leave in Greenland. The sign. I had the opportunity to get into the area to see his Campbell was in Greenland to secure diplomatic ties with tombstone up close. Thanks to the two young Coast Guard the Danish people living on the island. During WWII, Nazis Officers that happen to be present to open the gate. As overrun the Danish territory as a result was being patrolled we remember our fine men and women who keep us safe and watched by the United States. during wars and at peace time, we should also remember our animal comrades who also served with these brave men Sinbad loved his leave in Greenland but not so much the during difficult times. These animals gave their uncondi- sheep grazing in the pasture. The problem became when tional support and sometimes their lives to all the men they Sinbad liked to chase them around the pasture. It caused served. the sheep to be nervous and some died of shock of seeing a dog chasing them. The locals were not happy and wanted Sinbad shot. Captain heard what was happening and Sin- bad was issued an order that he was never to set his paws on Greenland again. When war broke out, the Campbell was transferred to the Navy. February 22, 1943, the Campbell was protecting a convoy in the North Atlantic. German submarines were surrounding them, and one struck a Norwegian steamer sending the crew in the water. The Campbell rescued the crew but that was not the end of the submarine activity when a periscope was spotted. The sub was destroyed by the Campbell causing all the crew to escape to the surface. The ship picked up survivors. As the Campbell continued her wartime service, Sinbad stayed on board for the entire length of the war. He was made Chief Dog after serving as Dog 1st Class for six years. After eleven years at sea, he was officially transferred to the Barnegat Light Small Boat Station and served the remainder of his service at Barnegat until he passed away on December 30, 1951. Sinbad was buried with honors. During his service he almost caused two international incidents, Greenland and Casablanca, fought submarines, drank whiskey, beer and strong black coffee just like the men. Sinbad’s duty was to cheer up every sailor he met. He Sinbad's Grave continued that service until his last days at the station with at the United States Coast his fourteen years of service. In 1990, Sinbad was made Guard Station Barnegat Light

6 "Mr Old Baldy" We Will Miss You...

In Remembrance of Army of the Republic Civil War Museum and Library. Before Michael Cavanaugh there was a museum, Mike helped form SUVCW Camp 200 A Founder of the and worked diligently to save the relics and historical docu- Old Baldy Civil War Round Table ments. of Philadelphia Over the years he would often contact me and ask if there was anything he could do to help the GAR Museum. He graciously donated many books and a beautiful Don Troiani When I was researching General framed print that now is in a place of honor on the third floor Meade's valiant horse, Old Baldy, of the museum. Mike generously sent me a copy of his article on Baldy; While I had not seen Mike for some time, I know that his and later followed up with an offer to answer any further thoughts of supporting history were always first on his mind. questions. I certainly appreciated his time and consider- He was a fine man and friend who will be missed by all in ation towards someone he didn't even know. His rare blend the history community. of humility, brilliant mind and down to earth kindness truly Herb Kaufman was an inspiration to those working alongside in the Civil War community, and I'm sure to his beloved family. Mike In the nearly 30 years I knew Mike, one thing I came to learn was a giant in our field and has left in his wake a rich lega- and respect about him was his insistence that in our studies cy of historical knowledge, scholarship and personal honor. of history, we should stay true to the facts. We should avoid He will be sorely missed. the passed-down, perpetuated “legends” that may not be Most Sincerely, supported by the true facts, and anything less than first- Nancy Bowker hand research from known and documented sources may not be correct. And if it’s not, then it’s not real history. I knew Mike since joining Old Baldy in the early 1990s. Mike was a pillar of Old Baldy. Even in the dark days when Only once in all those years did Mike and I ever have a few we were struggling to get members to our monthly meet- hot, contentious words. What it was about, frankly, escapes ings, Mike was always there. He was also helpful. When I me now, and was likely not all that important anyway. I may wrote my first Civil War article, I had a question about the have stewed over it for a while, but the next time we met, our identity of the soldiers who were awarded the Congres- eyes connected, and we quickly knew “enough of this”! sional Medal of Honor for capturing the 9th VA flag at 5 Forks. Mike suggested writing to the National Park Service Out of our mutual respect for one another, it was over --- and Petersburg office and they answered right away. an appropriate time to lift a Guinness or two! Mike --- you are missed. One final thought. In 1998, I went to Antietam and stayed Harry Jenkins at the Piper House where Longstreet had his HQ. After signing in, the proprietor and I got to talking and I men- As a founder Mike was the longest serving member, con- tioned I was with the Old Baldy Civil War Round Table. science and historian of our Round Table. He was well "Interesting," he said. "We just had two members of your known in the Civil War community across the nation. He Round Table here last week." "Who were they?" "Mike was always helpful and supportive in my dealings with him. Cavanaugh and Steve Wright." While perhaps incidental, I Especially when I visited Eastern PA CWRT to promote a always liked that connection. luncheon or Symposium Old Baldy was hosting, Susan and RIP Mike. him welcomed us. Two memories come to mind. First in Jim Heenehan December 2008 when Steve Wright and Mike cornered me to tell me I had to move up to President since Steve had to I have known Mike Cavanaugh for so many years going step down. Mike promised that there was a Lexus to go back to the MOLLUS War Library on Pine Street in Philadel- with the job. I reminded him of that each time I saw him phia. Mike had a wonderful knowledge and understanding in the last 11 years, as I am still waiting for it. Guess Steve of history. When the GAR Post 2 Memorial Hall closed, a will have to fulfill the promise! Second was when we were portion of the relics were taken to what is now the Grand able to honor Mike in January 2015 with an luncheon for all

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the work and effort he put into our Round Table and the and the fact that we would have maybe never met a lot of Civil War community over the last fifty years. Naming our CW authors and experts not to name ED Bearss. book award after him and presenting it in 2016 with Mike Those great Dinners at the "Gourmet" Towne Pizza. Mike's in attendance was a treat for our Round Table. Mike will stories of his career as a detective. His driving around town be missed but we will carry on in his memory to grow the with "Old Baldy" in his car (to get cleaned up). Battlefield Old Baldy CWRT to the level Mike raised it to and beyond! trips and tours and best of all the CW knowledge he liked to Rich Jankowski share. His founding of the Civil War Book Exchange which has become "The Civil War News". Mike and Steve's dedica- I recall that Mike was a speaker at the First AMART sym- tion and work on placing a monument to Brigadier General posium. He coordinated several WWII seminars that we John Gibbon on the Gettysburg Battlefield. were involved in. Mike was an author and a great friend, and most importantly, he was a great encouragement to When the Old Baldy Round Table had to look for a new me. home we ended up at the Union League (who were a great Hugh Boyle host). Our member participation started to drop off and Mike and Susan moved to Allentown... but that wasn't far Mike was always very kind and of course very knowledge- enough for Mike. He kept attending the meetings and when able. He, as am I, was a General Hancock fan. I met Mike we got down to 5 - 6 members at a meeting (one was Mike) back in the 90s when I got involved with the restoration of a suggestion was made to try and save Old Baldy and move the Hancock tomb. He was involved back in the 70s with to New Jersey. Mike fully supported the idea not to disband the first restoration of the tomb. but give it a try and with Mike's support Old Baldy has be- Paula Gidjunis come what it is today (back on top). When and where ever I first met Mike when I went to volunteer at the CWLM I went... to Civil War seminars, battlefield tours and lectures after losing my job. He was one of the people who encour- from one end of this country to the other people knew about aged me to continue with my research on the CW horses. the "Old Baldy Civil War Round Table". I looked forward to his emails titled "Another horsie name" After I took over the newsletter Mike use to say it was the every time he came across a horse’s name while reading best newsletter in the country... I don't know about that, but his books. Listening to Mike, John Craft and Steve Wright it became the best in Jersey... sharing their knowledge on so many topics of the CW, I became more interested and also became more active and working with and knowing Mike will always be in in the CWLM and the Old Baldy roundtable. I will always my memories... remember fondly my days working there, it was as if they Don Wiles adopted me from day one. I will remember our Saturday I am really at a loss for words to express my feelings about museum tour days, my "mourning" Old Baldy, our lunch- Mike. I learned more about CW history the first time I was es and dinners at Towne Pizza, the roundtable meetings in Mike's presence than what was taught me in all my years during my many years there and doing mailings for the in school. My first few times attending Old Baldy meetings museum and events when Mike, along with his grandson, opened up an entire new interest in our Nation's history brought boxes of envelopes to my mother's house. She for me. I remember being really impressed with Mike's helped us fold flyers and stuff the envelopes - and she knowledge and his sense of humor. We all owe much to loved doing it! And of course we always had Guinness Mike and his loss is greatly felt. I extend my sympathies to available. But most of all I will remember what a wonderful his wife Susan and to the entire Cavanaugh Family for their friend I had in Mike. I will miss him very much. great loss. Nancy Caldwell Bill Holdsworth I first met Mike at my first visit to the CWML for a CW Round Table meeting, just moving to the area and not knowing I met this great bunch of people and one stood From L-R out... Mike Cavanaugh a very gracious gentleman. There Pat Purcell, were these great meetings of standing room only or sit Ted Alexander, on the steps to the fourth floor. There were great Annual Steve Wright, Dinner meetings and CW fund raisers. A lot of this was do Ed Bearss, to Mike and Steve Wright for their friends and connections Mike Cavanaugh to the Civil War community of which they shared with us

8 Continued on page 9 Continued from page 8 - "Mike" example of how love can conquer all, Julia and Ulysses Mike’s service was very good yesterday. There were eight grew up in two different worlds. members of our Round Table present and a former member who is now in Virginia, Ed Haggerty . Julia’s family owned slaves at their White Haven planta- tion and her father was a die-hard secessionist at the time Harry and I talked with Ed at the lunch afterward. He may of the Civil War; while Grant’s middle-class parents were have some history for us. hard-working abolitionists from Ohio. Julia and Ulysses These are photos Bill Holdsworth took at the cemetery and forged a life-long partnership, despite retaining personal a copy of Mike’s card. views about the slavery issue that paralleled those of their parents. Susan was happy to hear we will be awarding the MAC Book award this year. In “The Generals Wife: The Life of Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant,” Ishbel Ross explains that mutual fondness for horseback riding deepened the attraction between Julia and Ulysses. She was an accomplished rider on her Kentucky mare named Missouri Belle, while his natural affinity earned him recognition as the best in horsemanship at the military academy. In addition, these two young people discovered they both enjoyed gardening, and that Ulysses was a farmer at heart. They also shared an interest in drawing; she focused on flowers and landscapes, while he sketched horses. From observing this young officer during his visits to White Haven, Julia’s mother sensed that Ulysses would one day “make his mark” in this world. Her father, despite concerns about Julia’s suitability to be the wife of an army officer, agreed to their marriage in 1848. Julia had attended a private boarding school in St. Louis for seven years beginning at age ten where she studied history, philosophy and mythology; and, having “a sweet little voice,” took instrumental and vocal lessons. She absolutely refused “to look at the multiplication table,” but loved to spend time reading. Lying on the lawn one Sunday afternoon, Julia remembered, the girls from the school discussed the men they hoped to marry. Julia “declared emphatically a soldier, a gallant, brave, dashing soldier,” and, of course, she got her wish. Julia gave birth to four children, including Fred in 1850, Ulysses in 1852, Ellen in 1855, and Jesse in 1858. Though neither pretty nor witty, Julia thrived on social interac- tion, while Ulysses was quiet and introspective. She often Women in the Civil War accompanied him on assignment during the Civil War years. His staff considered her a stabilizing factor as Grant by Tom Ryan* formulated strategies on the battlefield as general in chief of the Union army. Julia Dent Grant As First Lady after Grant won the presidential election in 1868, Julia thrived during eight years in the White House. In 1844, when Cadet Ulysses She was unsuccessful in convincing her husband to run for “Sam” Grant visited the Mis- a third term, however, because he had enough of Washing- souri home of his West Point ton politics. classmate, Fred Dent, he met Fred’s sister Julia. Grant admit- After the White House years, Julia and Ulysses travelled ted that for him “it was love at around the world for two years. They went as private first sight,” while Julia showed citizens, yet kings, generals, and cabinet officials received a definite interest in this shy, them royally in many countries they visited. sensitive visitor who arrived at Julia wrote in her memoirs (edited by John Y. Simon): “On their home on horseback like a May 17, 1877 … sailed from Philadelphia for England … “young prince.” wharves along the Delaware [River] were literally lined with Years later, Julia recorded in people whose shouts filled the air.” They arrived in Liver- her memoirs, “General Grant pool, where the “Mersey [River] was filled with shipping was the very nicest and hand- and decked with flags. There was a perfect sea of faces … somest man I ever saw.” In an all looking toward us with kindly or interested expression.”

Continued on page 10 9 Continued from page 9 - "Women in the Civil War" They enjoyed similar experiences in cities and towns on tary of War Simon Cameron from coming out openly in three continents. Upon return to San Francisco on Septem- favor of abolition. ber 20, 1879, “a procession of ships …escorted us through the Golden Gate to San Francisco.” Julia noted, “From the Meade’s letters to Margaret often mentioned his desire for pier, we drove through vast throngs of people who greeted advancement and promotion to higher rank, and included the General with enthusiastic cheers….” evidence of his battlefield accomplishments. Margaret Me- ade may well have used this information lobbying behind Julia lived 17 more years after her husband’s death in the scenes to further her husband’s career. 1885. In response to the humorous question, “Who’s buried in Grant’s tomb?” — the proper answer is “Julia Dent Following the Battle of Antietam in September 1862, Grant and her husband, Ulysses.” Margaret informed George that the public viewed him as a hero. Taking that in stride, Meade responded, “I fear it will take more than newspaper correspondents and your great love to make me believe I am anything more than an Margaretta Sergeant Meade ordinary soldier conscientiously doing his duty.” The wife of a high-ranking Civil Margaret Meade expressed concern about their son War general descended from George, who was a lieutenant in the 6th Pennsylvania a long line of Pennsylvania Cavalry. Her husband dismissed her fears with the thought, politicians. Her father, John “He will have a comparatively pleasant time,” because “We Sergeant, was Henry Clay’s have not lost a dozen cavalry officers since the war began.” National Republican Party When George Gordon Meade became a major-general in running mate in the 1832 U.S. December 1862, Secretary of War Edwin Stanton passed presidential election against word of his promotion to him through his wife, Marga- the Democratic Party’s Andrew ret. George acknowledged to Margaret that Stanton was Jackson. sending a signal he “would make you a major-general if he John Sergeant’s daughter, Mar- could, and, that you had made me” because of her family’s garetta (known as “Margaret”), political prominence. married George Gordon Meade In June 1863, Meade told Margaret that President Lincoln on Dec. 31, 1840. George Me- had appointed him commander of the Army of the Poto- ade had graduated from West mac, and that he was moving toward a battle with Gen. Point in 1835, but resigned his commission four years later Robert E. Lee’s army in Pennsylvania that “will decide the to pursue a career in engineering. fate of our country and our cause ... [despite] how reluc- After his marriage to Margaret, George rejoined the army tant we both have been to see me placed in this position.” and served during the Mexican War. When several states When Meade defeated Lee at Gettysburg but allowed his seceded from the Union in 1860-1861, Meade became a army to escape back across the Potomac River to Virginia brigadier general commanding three Pennsylvania bri- to fight another day, Lincoln expressed disappointment gades. directly to Meade. When Meade reported that to Margaret, Absent a personal memoir or copies of her correspon- she was indignant about the president’s treatment of her dence, we glimpse Margaret’s life through George’s letters husband. to her, which reflect her interest and participation in his By the end of 1863, Lincoln had assigned Ulysses S. Grant military career. as general-in-chief of the Union army. Grant retained Meade From “Life and Letters of General George Gordon Meade,” as commander of the Army of the Potomac but traveled which their son and grandson compiled and published in with the army to urge it forward against the enemy. 1913, we learn that George Meade confided his feelings As a result, Meade’s days in the limelight ended, and he du- about military strategy and tactics and political issues to tifully followed Grant’s orders until Lee’s forces surrendered his wife. Their Democratic Party allegiance was at times at Appomattox, Va., in April 1865. When the war ended, contrary to the Republican President Abraham Lincoln’s Margaret Meade went to Washington from Philadelphia for policies. the Grand Review in which her husband led the Army of the Potomac down Pennsylvania Avenue. Intermarriage between Northerners and Southerners was common, thereby complicating reaction to the growing As described in Freeman Cleaves’ biography “Meade of national divide. Margaret’s sister Sarah married Henry A. Gettysburg,” Margaret Meade attended a Harvard Univer- Wise, who was governor of Virginia until 1860 and served sity ceremony in July 1865 that bestowed a doctor-of-laws as a Confederate general during the Civil War. degree on Meade with the citation: “…his courage and sagacity restored the fortunes of his country.” Although he As the Civil War escalated by December 1861, Meade ex- had not received the acclaim she believed he deserved for pressed thoughts about the slavery issue. As a Democrat his service during the war, Margaret Meade was pleased who was fighting to save the Union and not to end slavery, the sentiments of this award honored Meade’s accomplish- he was happy to see “old Abe” Lincoln restraining Secre- ments.

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10 a boy with his family but does not remember very much January 9th Meeting about the trip. The second trip was when in took his family to Gettysburg and when the family came home all his “Members Sharing Night” daughter remembered were seeing the miniature horses. It was the third trip when Steve was older and meeting new Three members of Old Baldy spoke about a topic that was friend Sonny (writer) and Don Campbell that made history close to their heart. They had done much research on their come alive. Don always said, “History was like peeling an topic and wanted to communicate what they learned to the onion, one layer at a time.” rest of the members. Steve talked about James Madison Welsh who fought in the 5th New Jersey Volunteer infantry regiment lived in Millville, Dave Gilson New Jersey. The family owned a home in Vineland and enjoyed life to the fullest. James fought with the 5th New Jersey at the battle of Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg. In the Diorama in Gettysburg Visitor’s Center you can see at 4:30pm where many of the 5th New Jersey was killed in action. East of Route 15 there was a Gettys- burg hospital where James Welch stayed to recuperate from his injuries. James then went home to get married. He returned to the 5th New Jersey but found that the 5th had become the 7th New Jersey. James M. Welsh is Steve’s

Steve Peters Dave Gilson was our first speaker and talked about his "Family Genealogy and Gettysburg Connection". There were three ancestors: Philip Schneider, William Wisotzkey and James Holliday. Philip lived on a farm just outside town, now preserved by the Park Service. His son Adam served in the same cavalry company as the first Union Soldier killed in Gettysburg. William had a grocery business in town and continued to operate even as a battle was brewing. The original log frame house was built ca. 1837-1842. There was also 2-storybrick duplex on South Washington Street occupied by another family member. James Holliday of Philadelphia fought on Culps Hill. Philip Schneider’s farm on Warfield Ridge on Confederate Ave- Our third presenter was Steve Peters and his "Family Mil- nue and Emmitsburg Road was near Kershaw’s Brigade itary History about Columbia, Pennsylvania and Co- at Gettysburg. Much fighting took place in this area and lumbia Bridge". Columbia was a transportation hub and in pictures you can always see the farm in the distance. agriculture, 28 miles from Harrisburg. This area began as a James Holliday was in the VI Corps and during the fighting Native American settlement called Shawtown from 1668- MG John Sedgwick got a message from Meade, July 2, at 1724. By 1726, three families of missionaries who settled in 4pm for VI Corps to come up from Maryland via Baltimore this area and by 1730 there was a miller and sawmill. John Pike. Dave found that there is a list of his relatives on the Wright developed a ferry business called Wright’s Ferry Pennsylvania and other monuments. Dave has done a which was later changed to Columbia. In 1738, the London lot of work on finding his relatives and I am not sure I did Peace Agreement established the Mason/Dixon Line. Sam- the topic justice. With all of Dave’s research, with more to uel Wright laid out 160 lots to establish Columbia as a town come, the story will be continued. in 1788. The town lost by only a few votes to become the Capitol of the United States. The first bridge across the river was built and destroyed by a storm, February 5, 1832. The people of Columbia started to build a canal system so that Steve Newcomb supplies could be moved easily by water. And Columbia Railroad was being built, later becoming the Pennsylvania Railroad and then Norfolk Southern. The second bridge was destroyed June 28, 1863, third bridge was destroyed by a hurricane, fourth bridge became an Iron Bridge. By 1852 there was a regular rail service between Baltimore and Philadelphia, Harrisburg to Pittsburgh. By 1901, canal and ferry operations no longer in service, but today there is the Intercounty Bridge that is still standing. Columbia was also credited with Underground Railroad activity. It is a very patriotic city with several citizens of Columbia in the military and the Mt. Zion Cemetery with Steve Newcomb presented: My Civil War Odyssey, seven graves of the 54th Massachusetts and two Veterans of “How Did I Get There?” Steve traveled to Gettysburg as the 32nd USCT were laid to rest. Continued on page 12 11 Continued from page 11 - "January 9th Meeting" The enthusiasm of each speaker was communicated to Please Support The G.A.R. Museum all members attending. These were topics of importance to Dave Gilson, Steve Newcomb and Steve Peters. These Please consider attending the annual luncheon stories now become part of topics that may interest us to benefiting the museum onSaturday, March 21, 2020. want to find out additional information. There were several The Grand Army of the Republic Civil War Museum and more speakers, but time ran out. Those presentations will Library is the only museum in this area that is solely dedicat- be anticipated for another night of “Members Sharing ed to preserving the history and telling the story of the Civil Night”. Stay Tuned! War. The collection is recognized for its historical significance and features numerous relics of singular historical importance Awards and including: General Meade’s warhorse Old Baldy, handcuffs New recruits found in John Wilkes Booth’s trunk after the assassination, the strip of the pillowcase and Lincoln’s blood, Dr. Mary and Flat Old Baldy Walker’s medical case, the bullet that killed Col. Edward Baker at Ball’s Bluff, and the uniform of Col. DeWitt Clinton Baxter of the 72nd PA Infantry. Roger Schnaare New Member As members of the Old Baldy CWRT it is vitally important that we show our support for the museum. Please consider attending the annual luncheon benefiting the museum on March 21, 2020. This is so Al Rodriguez much more than a luncheon. New Member You will have a wonderful opportunity to meet and greet both old and new friends who share your interest in history; We have a great keynote speaker, historian and author of many Civil War books, Bradley Gottfried; you can explore the books and merchandise from Jim Schmick’s Civil War and More; you will be eligible to win one of many great especially selected raffle prizes; and you will have an opportunity to purchase authentic Civil War relics. All this while also helping us to secure the future of the museum. Please check out the luncheon notice and make your reservation. Without your support, this wonderful and historic museum may well become a thing of the past; only a memory.

Paul Prentiss 5 Year Award Society for Michael Bassett Women and 5 Year Award the Civil War ANNUAL CONFERENCE The Society for Women and the Civil War (www.SWCW. org) will hold its 21st annual conference at the Hotel Madison and Shenandoah Valley Conference Center, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia, July 24-26, 2020. This year’s theme will be “The Women of the Valley.” The An Invitation to Old keynote speaker will be distinguished author and con- Baldy Members sultant Jonathan A. Noyalas, Director of the McCormick Civil War Institute, Shenandoah University, Winchester, John Leone, a member of Old Baldy and a trustee of the Virginia. Gloucester County Historical Society, has invited members There will be additional presentations by noted scholars of Old Baldy to stop by the Society’s museum on Broad and tours of local sites of interest, emphasizing their Street in Woodbury. The museum has a war room with flag roles relevant to the contributions of women during and diorama, the fireplace in front of which Betsy Ross was the various Civil War campaigns that took place in the married and many Civil War artifacts. He notes that veter- Shenandoah Valley. ans can become members of both the library (home to one The conference is open to non-members. of the largest genealogical collections in South Jersey) and For more information about the conference and to regis- the museum at no charge – just present a VA card or copy ter, please visit www.SWCW.org of their DD214. Continued on page 13 12

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Museum information can be acessed on their website, https://www.gchsnj.org/: Civil War Institute 2020 Summer Conference Library – Tues. 6-9pm, Wed. through Fri. 12-4pm Museum – Wed. through Fri. 1-4pm June 12 - 17, 2020 First Saturday of each month: Library 10am – 3pm, Museum 12-4pm Last Sunday of each month: Library and Museum 2-5pm

The Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College (CWI) would like to offer the members of Old Baldy Civil War Roundtable a 15% discount to attend the CWI Summer Conference from June 12-17, 2020. You can find registration details about our conference on our website and the full schedule of events. We believe in your mission, and we are making this special offer to recognize the efforts of your organization in promoting the study of Civil War history.

For more than 35 years, the Civil War Institute has hosted a premiere annual summer conferencebringing leading his- torians and diverse public audiences together for lectures, battlefield tours, small group discussions, and roundtable conversations about the Civil War era. Sessions, lodging, and meals are held on the 200-acre Gettysburg College campus, and there are part-time and full-time packages available.

For 2020, we are excited to feature leading Civil War scholars, Harold Holzer, Catherine Clinton, Brian Wills, Jeffry Wert, Carol Reardon, and Scott Hartwig within our lineup of more than 40 distinguished speakers and tour guides. The conference will feature a wide range of topics, including POW prison escapes, soldier impressment, the Civil War in the West, the guerrilla experience, and more. The 2020 program will also debut debates between leading scholars about Civil War generalship. This year’s topics include George B. McClellan at Antietam, James Longstreet, and Nathan Bedford Forrest.

In addition to touring the Gettysburg battlefield, participants will also be able to visit other nearby battlefields and such as First Manassas, 2nd Fredericksburg and Salem Church, Antietam, Cool Springs, Spotsylvania, and Bristoe Station. "The Merchant Marine in WW II." Attendees who prefer a shorter, more physically active PowerPoint Presentation by Joseph F. Wilson. experience can choose to sign up for our new “active track” The presenter's father and uncle both served in the package, which features lectures and a day and a half of Merchant Marine in WW II. walking-intensive tours of the Gettysburg battlefield with historian Timothy Orr. The 2020 conference offers some- The patriotic civilians who sailed the cargo ships with thing for everyone, from longtime students of the Civil War war material in WW II have been forgotten. to those who are new to Civil War history. Many were lost at sea as the enemy relentlessly hunt- We would very much appreciate it if you could share this ed them down and targeted their ships. special conference offer with your membership in your These brave Americans served their country just as own promotional materials, including your newsletter and any soldier did in the Army or Navy. website. Feel free to use the conference description in this email and to share the link to the conference: https://www. Today, they're on the brink of receiving the presti- gettysburg.edu/civil-war-institute/summer-conference/. gious Congressional Gold Medal. The bill (HR 550) has already passed the house and now rest with the Senate. (S 133) Civil War Institute Congressman Donald Norcross (co-sponsor HR 550) 300 North Washington Street is expected to attend. Campus Box 435 Many family members whose fathers and grandfa- Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325-1400 thers served will also be in attendance. 717.337.6590 Come hear the harrowing tales of sailors at sea in [email protected] WW II that are seldom told www.gettysburg.edu/civil-war-institute/summer-conference/

Continued from page 2 - "Notes from the President" The Grand Army Of The Republic Civil War Museum And Library Invites All Museum Supporters and We continue to visit other Round Tables on our Outreach Civil War Enthusiasts to the Program. Last month we went out to Harrisburg and this ANNUAL PRESERVATION LUNCHEON month we are going down to Washington and Baltimore. To Support The Only Dedicated Let us know if you want to join us on these adventures. Civil War Museum In Philadelphia Planning progresses on the CWRT Congress meeting, we Saturday, March 21, 2020 are welcoming Round Table members from across the 12:00 noon – 3:30 PM nation on September 18-20. Tom Scurria and Sean Glis- Cannstatter Volkfest Verein son are working hard to bring our Civil War Naval Sym- 9130 Academy Road, Philadelphia, PA 19114 posium into focus. Come hear their update on the 13th at (Intersection of Academy Rd. and Frankford Ave., our meeting. at I-95 Academy Road exit) Keynote speaker BRADLEY M. GOTTFRIED The annual Major Octavius V. Catto event will be on Febru- Nationally recognized historian and author ary 22nd at 11 AM at his monument on the South front of City Hall in Philadelphia. Judges are still needed for the Re- Presentation of the GRAND ARMY AWARD gional competition of New Jersey History Day at Rutgers ** Three course Chefs Luncheon ** History books, videos, music featuring Jim Schmick Camden on March 7th. You can volunteer at the link shown “Civil War & More.” Free door prizes – Print raffles in the box in this newsletter. The South Jersey History Fair will be on June 13th. Paul and Susan Prentiss are DONATION: $40.00 PP AND $75.00 PER COUPLE organizing our celebration of Old Baldy’s 168th birthday *Reservations requested by March 13, 2020 on May 16th at his statue in Fairmont Park. Watch for the Please make checks payable to GAR MUSEUM, and mail details to be published soon. with reservation form below to: GAR MUSEUM, Attn: Herb Kaufman, 4278 Griscom Street, Phila., PA 19124. Join us for pre-meeting conversation at the Lamp Post at To Reserve by EMAIL: [email protected] 5:30 on the 13th. Rich Jankowski, President

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Due to your support, we continue to be in good financial condition as we enter the new year. Schedule of Old Baldy CWRT Your membership has made it possible for all ofus to Speakers and Activities for 2020 enjoy a year's worth of outstanding speakers thanks to our Program Coordinator, Dave Gilson. March 12, 2020 – Thursday Additionally, we have been able to continue our goal Paul Prentiss of providing donations to worthy organizations, "Damn the Torpedoes - The Battle of Mobile Bay" including the following: April 9, 2020 – Thursday Memorial Hall Foundation Hampton Newsome New Jersey Historical Society "The Fight for the Old North State: The Civil War Vineland Historical Society in North Carolina, January-May 1864" The Center for Camden County College May 14, 2020 – Thursday Battleship New Jersey Drew A. Gruber GAR Civil War Museum "The Battle of Williamsburg" Wreaths Across America In appreciation of your membership, we will be con- Questions to ducting a raffle in which the namesof all 2019 mem- Dave Gilson - 856-323-6484 - [email protected]. bers will be placed in a hat, and the winning member drawn will receive a free year's subscription to "The Civil War Monitor Magazine". Old Baldy Civil War Round Table of Philadelphia Camden County College Just a reminder, your 2020 Membership dues are due Blackwood Campus - Connector Building in January. Thank you for your continued support. Room 101 Forum, Civic Hall, Atrium $25. regular dues 856-427-4022 [email protected] $35. Family membership Founded January 1977 Frank Barletta President: Richard Jankowski 44 Morning Glory Drive, Marlton, NJ 08053 Vice President: Kathy Clark Trustees: Treasurer: Frank Barletta Paul Prentiss Secretary: Sean Glisson Tom Scurria Programs: Dave Gilson Dave Gilson WEB Site: http://oldbaldycwrt.org Membership: Arlene Schnaare Email: [email protected] Face Book: Old Baldy Civil War Round Table Editor: Don Wiles - [email protected]