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Kevin M. Hale Award for best Historical Newsletter in New Jersey March 12, 2020 The Civil War: April 12, 1861 - August 20, 1866 “Damn the torpedoes! Full speed ahead! – and Battle of , 1864”

helped Lincoln’s campaign win the presidency while others claim the closure of the port of Mobile hastened the eco- nomic defeat of the South and had little actual impact on the election. This presentation set the scene, discuss players, critique the strategy and tactics and debate the battle’s impact. Paul Prentiss is a retired Captain and Chief Scientist for a national science and technology company. The native graduated from the University of Michigan Physics program and in Paul Prentiss Newport, . While serving in the Navy he was able to visit many worldwide historic sites and tread the ground where extraordinary events unfolded. Paul Join us at 7:15 PM on Thursday, March 12th, at and his wife Susan live in nearby Marlton, NJ. He is a Camden County College. This month’s topic is “Damn volunteer STEM mentor, trustee for the Old Baldy Civil the torpedoes! Full speed ahead! – Admiral David War Roundtable of Philadelphia and active member of Farragut and Battle of Mobile Bay August 5, 1864” the Coastal Defense Study Group. His distant cousin, LT In the spring of 1864 the Southern heartland was still Roderick Prentiss, participated in the Battle of Mobile Bay intact from the Shenandoah Valley to the red clay hills of as Executive Officer aboard the USS Monongahela where Georgia. Richmond, Atlanta, along with the seaport cities he was struck by flying splinters caused by cannon fire of Mobile, Charleston, and Wilmington were thriving despite from and subsequently died of his wounds. the . The effects of the Anaconda Strategy were felt but the impact was more an inconve- Notes from the President... nience than true suffering. West of the the situ- ation was very much the same except for and Welcome to March. Spring will be here soon with hopes a few Union garrisons on the coast. In the North the high of more steady temperatures. Thank you to all who are hopes that followed victories at Vicksburg and Gettysburg coming out to support and grow our Round Table. Look were turning into despair. The Northern electorate blamed forward to seeing more members at our upcoming events. President Lincoln for the mismanagement of the war and Always bring someone to experience the excitement. the November elections were looming. If the Confederates Last month Mike Wunsch enlightened us on the National could deny the North a major military victory and hold Union Party Convention held in Baltimore in June 1864, out until the elections, it was a real possibility the South explaining much of the behind the scenes goings-on. This could win the war through a negotiated peace. Also, any month, for the second March in a row a Prentiss will be Confederate victory could strengthen the northern Peace talking to us, as our own Paul Prentiss will tell more about Democrat candidate George McClellan’s bid for the presi- the Battle of Mobile Bay in August 1864 and how it affected dency. the national stage. Bring a friend to enjoy this presenta- tion on a key naval engagement in the important Just how much did the Battle of Mobile Bay affect the theater. national stage at this critical time? Some argue the victory Continued on page 2

Today in Civil War History Page 2 •GAR Visit Page 2 • Octavious Catto Page 4 • Miriam Lippincott Page 4 We've Played Cards Page 6 • February 13 Meeting Page 11 Awards Page 12 • GAR Support Page 12 • Events Page 12 Events Page 13• 's Desk Page 14 • 2020 Speaker Schedule Page 14 . Continued from page 1 - "Notes from the President" We had a successful trip to the GAR Museum for more guns of Port Hudson. His aim is to establish his warships on members to visit Old Baldy and hear the presentation on the long reach above Port Hudson and cut off Confederate “Compassionate Women of the Civil War,” by Rich Rosen- supplies from the Red River country. Meanwhile, a Union thal from the North Jersey CWRT. At the Octavius V. force under Granger returns from a raid along the Catto event we saw a friend of our Round Table, Dr. Cheryl Duck River, Tennessee. Gooch, view the photos in this newsletter. She hopes to visit again later this year. Several Old Baldy members served as judges at the Regional History Day event at 1864 Saturday, March 12 Rutgers-Camden and enjoyed the experience. The visit to the Baltimore CWRT last month was pleasant and we look Western Theater forward to visiting the Hershey CWRT this month. Admiral Porter leads a fleet of 13 ironclads and seven light- draft into the mouth of the Red River. With the We will soon be seeing profiles on some of our members in fleet are 10,000 of Sherman’s troops and 17,000 from future newsletters as we have had some volunteers step up Banks’ command. In theory they are to cooperate with to assist with this project. At Mike Cavanaugh’s memo- Steele’s 15,000 men in northern Arkansas, but this proves rial service, we met Ed Hagerty, a former member of the to be impossible. Halleck’s plan still makes no allowance Round Table now living in , who will be sharing for any defensive action by Kirby Smith’s 30,000 Confeder- newsletters from the 1980’s with our history team. If you ates. would like to work on recording more of our history in preparation for our 45th anniversary in 2022, let us know. The planning for our next luncheon will begin soon. 1865 Sunday, March 12 The GAR Preservation Luncheon is on March 21st at Cann- statter’s, see the detail in this newsletter. On March 23rd Eastern Theater Joe Wilson will be presenting on “The Merchant Marine in Sherman’s forces at Fayetteville, North Carolina, destroy World War II” at 7 PM at the College. Arrive early to serve the arsenal buildings, machine shops, and foundries, in- with the Display team in welcoming the guests. On March cluding the machinery brought over from the Harper’s 28th, the Camden County History Alliance will be hosting Ferry arsenal in 1861. A tug traveling up the Cape Fear the League of Historical Societies of New Jersey meeting River from Wilmington re-establishes communications in Camden. Our Round Table will provide support for the between Sherman’s army and the rest of the Union. The event. The South Jersey History Fair will be June 13th at Federal soldiers receive their mail and much-needed new Gabreil Daveis Tavern in Glendora. uniforms, and the thousands of refugees with the army are shipped to safety. Paul and Susan Prentiss are planning our Birthday picnic celebration for Old Baldy on May 16th, watch for details soon. Planning continues for our Western Theater Sympo- A Return Trip to the Gar Museum sium next May. If you want to get involved in the process to Visit Old Baldy contact Tom Scurria or Sean Glisson. We are hosting the 2020 CWRT Congress at the College on September 18- and Hear Rich Rosenthal! 19. We will need several volunteers for registration and to direct our guests. By Kathy Clark, Join us for pre-meeting conversation at the Lamp Post at Member OBCWRT 5:30 on the 13th. The members of Old Baldy returned to the GAR Museum Rich Jankowski, President to visit the museum and hear a presentation by Rich Rosenthal. We were looking forward to hearing Rich’s presentation entitled “Civil Today in Civil War History War Women of Compassion, Courage and Grit”. Women, in 1860, stayed on the home 1862 Wednesday, March 12 front taking care of their family as husbands went off Trans-Mississippi to war. These women worked In spite of the Confederate defeat at Pea Ridge, Arkansas, twelve hours a day for their there is still rebel activity in Missouri. At Lexington in that family. Finances were always state, one Union soldier is killed in a skirmish in exchange low and a continuing prob- for nine dead and three wounded rebels. lem for the women as head Naval Operations of the household. Where Jacksonville, , is occupied by a Federal naval force. would they get the money to pay the bills? Currently, Rich Rosenthal women’s husbands did not 1863 Thursday, March 12 trust their wives with any kind of finances. The soldier would send home their paycheck Western Theater by sending the money to a store they patronized, and the Learning of the capture of Queen of the West and Indiano- shop owner gave the money to the family. Women had no la, Admiral Farragut plans to run his river flotilla past the rights at all in a man’s mind. Continued on page 3 2 Continued from page 2 - "GAR Visit" In the 1860’s Anti-Catholic sentiment was part of the times Mary Ann Bickerdyke but during the Civil War there were Nuns of Sisters of Char- Mary worked to improve establishing hospitals during the ity on the fields nursing soldiers. They were in the prisons, Civil War as an agent of the Sanitary Com- on the battlefield and even treated smallpox victims with mission. She helped secure federal pensions for numerous their nursing skills. No other group would take care of these Veterans and soldiers but as the war progressed there were more women more than 300 nurses who served who decided to help with the wounded. in the Civil War. The level of care and cleanliness was a very import- Sara Agnes Rice Pryor ant factor when nursing patients in Sara’s husband (Roger Atkinson Pryor) was an officer in the the hospitals. Mary was dedicated Confederate army. Sara traveled with her husband and his to improving this level of care. She company, working as a nurse. They worked on the first hospital boat, were living in Petersburg and had and as to General Sherman’s re- family taking care of their children. quest, rode at the head of the 15th Being a female nurse during this Corps of the Army of Ten- war was not the same kind of work Mary Ann Bickerdyke nessee in the Grand Review as nurse’s today. Females who were in , D.C. After helping the wounded were not to the war worked for the Salvation Army in San Francisco. touch the men. They could bring Mary was an attorney and became her lifelong work to help them food, write letters, read to them Union Veterans with legal issues. or keep the area around the patient sanitized but no physical Mary studied herbal medicine at Oberlin College in 1847, contact. Sara stayed with her married, sadly becoming a widow in 1859. Knowing that Sara Agnes Rice Pryor husband until he resigned the Union forces needed food, Mary delivered $500 worth his commission and Sara of medical supplies to the Union forces in Cairo, . returned to Petersburg to take care of her family. Her thoughts were always on improving makeshift field hospitals. She followed the Union forces in the West, caring Cornelia Hancock for the wounded on 19 battlefields. Mary was held in high Cornelia was a Quaker and with her religious teaching esteem by all the soldiers she met and nursed back to went to help the sick during the Civil War. By 1863 she was health. breaking boundaries by helping as many wounded and sick soldiers as Sara, Cornelia, and Mary Ann are just three of the wom- she was able to during the war and en who had the compassion and the courage to fight for after. She was called a “volunteer” the wounded soldiers during the war and after it was over. nurse having no formal medical There are so many other women to talk about and not training. Cornelia heard that help was all those women were on the battlefield but stayed on the needed at Gettysburg. As she traveled Homefront with their families. Women took on roles they toward Gettysburg, Cornelia took a never thought they would have to do but were resilient in train to Baltimore and met Dorothea their ability to change their course in life. They could go Dix. At the time Dorothea Dix was far beyond any kind of male thinking. No one was giving recruiting plain women over the age women any credit for all they did and were doing for their of 35. Dorothea required un- family and outside of the family. The Civil War changed the Cornelia Hancock assuming and non-adorned role of women in society, an important goal for all women apparel. The women were in 1860 and in 2020. not to be have any distractions such as jewelry or anything Our visit to the GAR museum was a wonderful day of in their hair. With these requirements, Dorothea felt that the exploring the artifacts in the museum. Meeting Rich men who are wounded and being treated by female nurses Rosenthal was also very rewarding and his presentation would only be thinking of getting well. Cornelia was only well worth attending. Rich gave the GAR museum and Old 23 years old, was very attractive so the requirements set by Baldy CWRT a beautiful poster of the fags of New Jersey. Dorothea Dix for nursing became null and void for Cornelia. Of course, Flat Old Baldy was attending and had his pic- Cornelia did not arrive in Gettysburg until three days after ture taken with Rich and the group. Thank to Rich Rosen- the war. As she approached the 2nd Corps of New Jersey’s thal and the GAR Museum for welcoming us on Sunday tent, she was shocked by the pile of bones from amputated afternoon. This adventure was a great success! limbs near the tent. She continued into the battlefield to ghastly conditions. It was hot, summer like weather with dead soldiers and animals remaining on the battlefield. De- composition of the body was being created by this heat and unbearable stench heavy in the air. Cornelia’s compassion for the wounded and their family and friends was her prior- ity. She kept working on behalf of the poor and ministered to those who had no advocate to help them. After the war, Cornelia opened a school in Mt. Pleasant, SC to educate former slaves and inspire them to become good citizens. Cornelia’s strength of character and purpose shown through her many letters and her work as a nurse during this time was amazing. 3 Miriam Lee Early Lippincott Flat Old Baldy goes 1877-1947 By Kathy Clark, to Philly Member, for Octavius Catto's Old Baldy CWRT, Writing about Camden and New Jersey Women’s history Birthday is not complete without telling the story about Miriam Lee Early Lippincott and her By Rich Jankowski, Member, Old Baldy CWRT, contributions to the people Flat Old Baldy ventured over to City Hall in Philadelphia of Camden and the State of for the annual Octavius V. Catto on his 181stbirthday. The New Jersey. Miriam’s love event included speeches, honor volleys, taps and wreath of education and dramatics laying. Wreath were presented by the General Meade So- resulted in attending the ciety, the American Legion Post #405, Pennington Seminary and African Studies Department at Temple University and the Female Collegiate Institute Loyal Legion of the MOLLUS. Catto was a great Civil War (1896) going on to become era leader and civil rights martyr. He served as a Major a graduate at Northwestern in the National Guard, recruited units for the war, started University School of Oratory in Evanston, Illinois (1897). a baseball league, desegregated the street cars in Phila- From 1900-1905 she returned to Pennington Seminary to delphia, fought for passage of the 15th Amendment and become director of elocution and oratory. Then in 1915, supported voting rights. Dr. Andy Waskie served as the Miriam had the opportunity to become head of the Dra- of ceremony. At the event FOB ran into Dr. Cheryl matics Department and teach Public Speaking at Swarth- Gooch who posed with him and some of the soldiers from more College in Pennsylvania. the USCT troop present. He also posed with Joe Jankow- Miriam Lee Early came into this world on March 10, 1877 ski and Debbie Jankowski. He viewed the plaque of the in Hightstown, New Jersey to Harriet Whitmore Osborn and Pythians’ baseball club and the soldiers who trained at Robert Morrison Early. She joined older sister, Nellie E. Ear- Camp . FOB was honored to represent the ly who was born 1874. Miriam and Nellie’s Father worked Round Table at this event for a great American. as a telegraph operator in Hightstown but when they moved to Camden in the late 1800’s Robert began working as a printer. The family lived at 729 Mickle Street. “The Washington Post stated Miriam Lee Early, age 30, will give a dramatic recital for the benefit of the Florence Crittenton Home at the Women’s Christian Temperance Union Headquarters.” While Miriam was involved in the temperance movement she also believed in women’s equality and women suffrage which Miriam encouraged every woman to explore. She urged all women to become part of this movement. Some of her other activities includ- ed being a member of the Philadelphia Art Alliance, several women’s clubs and literary societies. Hobbies included tennis, walking, driving, devoting herself to causes that strengthen family life. She continued as elocution teacher, public speaker, literary interpreter and director of plays including the Little Theater which was performed in a local church. The Little Theater group presented productions that financed projects for public welfare obtained through admission fees. In 1913, Miriam met and eventually married Dr. Ahab Haines Lippincott, Jr., a widower practicing urologist and preforming surgery in Camden. They moved to 406 Cooper Street and remained at that residence for the rest of their lives. Dr. Lippincott, a strong supporter of Miriam, encouraged her political and social service activities. After the loss of their daughter, Barbara Lee, three days old in 1915, Miriam put all her effort into serving as a member of the executive committee of the New Jersey Women Suffrage Association and Congressional District Chairman. She went on to be appointed to represent Camden County at the Republican State Committee along with organizing

Continued on page 5 4 Continued from page 4 - "Lippincott" the county’s Republican women. This organization later contributions contributed to the success of Douglass. Over became known as the State Council of New Jersey Repub- 100 women’s clubs in the state gave a gift, the Music Build- lican Women of which Miriam was the president (1920). By ing at Douglass. Miriam dedicated a studio in the building 1924 she became delegate-at-large from New Jersey to the to her daughter, Barbara Lee, and a scholarship to the New Republican Convention in Chicago, Illinois. Campaigning Jersey College of Women was established in Barbara Lee’s for President Hoover began in 1932 and in April Miriam memory. Many contributions were made with a long and was one of the delegates invited to the White House to be dedicated service to the college with Miriam giving some of introduced to the President. these gifts. A student residence building on the Douglass campus, Lippincott Hall, was named in her honor. Miriam was chairperson of the New Jersey Chapter for Law Enforcement and board member of the New Jersey Some of the other achievements were: First Woman ap- Anti-Saloon League. When the House and Senate repealed pointed to the Camden City Board of Education, board Vice prohibition in 1934, the organization lost its purpose and President from 1924-27; member of the Camden Branch disbanded. After the 19th amendment was passed, Miri- of the American Association am began speaking to various committees of women to of University Women from remind them to get out and vote. For 20 years, Miriam 1936 until her death; orga- served on the Board of Officers and Directors of the New nized the Auxiliary to the Jersey League of Women Voters. While being part of the New Jersey State Medical League she led a campaign for women jurors. In 1936, Society becoming the first Miriam became the first woman chosen for jury duty in the president; Director of the New United States District Court, District of New Jersey. Jersey State Tuberculosis Association; National Auxil- In both the 20’s and 30’s, Miriam began a campaign pro- iary of the American Medical moting World Peace, becoming chairwoman of the Ameri- Association; trustee of Jeaner can Foundation’s Committee on Foreign Relations. Miriam Hospital of Philadelphia from continued her World Peace Movement as she became a 1940-47 and representative of delegate to the the YWCA from 1931. One first World Peace Miriam in the Uniform of Miriam’s goals was to Council held in promote good health and Brussels, Belgium of the American Cancer Army excellent medical care for in 1935. The every citizen. Women’s Inter- national League Miriam Lippincott was called the “cancer lady”. She helped 21 New Jersey Counties form the American Cancer Society chapters. Known for her work for Women’s Suffrage, Prohi- bition, World Peace, Women’s Education and Early Cancer for Peace and Detection, Miriam made many paths toward important Education was ideals and achievements in the Camden Community and established beyond. On August 28, 1947, age 70, Miriam Lee Early Lip- along with the pincott suffered a heart attack and passed from this earth Committee on leaving a legacy that may never be equaled. Her gravesite is the Cause and in Harleigh Cemetery in Camden. Miriam was one woman Cure of War. with many causes all, of which, she succeeded in coming to Even before fruition. I am sure we can all agree that Miriam left an out- World War II, standing record of achievements in Camden’s history which Miriam orga- the newspaper states, Miriam’s death “leaves a void that will nized the sale of be truly hard to fill”. Chinese goods. When the sale ended Miriam Society for Women returned the pro- and the Civil War ceeds back to China for relief ANNUAL CONFERENCE purposes. 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 From 1927- Center, University, Harrisonburg, Virginia, July 24-26, 2020. 1930, Miriam This year’s theme will be “The Women of the Valley.” The keynote speaker was the first club will be distinguished author and consultant Jonathan A. Noyalas, Director director and of the McCormick Civil War Institute, Shenandoah University, Winchester, then president Virginia. of the Wom- There will be additional presentations by noted scholars and tours of local en’s Club of sites of interest, emphasizing their roles relevant to the contributions Camden. Through her association with the Women’s Club of women during the various Civil War campaigns that took place in the a campaign began to establish the New Jersey College Shenandoah Valley. of Women later it became Douglass College of Rutgers The conference is open to non-members. University. Miriam’s long service to the college through For more information please visit www.SWCW.org her association with the Board of Trustees Committee and

5 “We’ve Played Cards and Lost”

By George W. Booth, January 1973, CWTI George W. Booth A Fascinating inside account of the last days of Con- federate New Orleans as Farragut and Butler inched other Spirit than Sur- ever closer to the Crescent City. render; and for proof of the effect of this assis- This is the account of George W. Booth, a Newark, New tance may be noticed Jersey hatter, describing his adventures. Booth sat down the fact that in less than to write the account on April l2, and thereafter continued two months from the his writing, keeping a rough journal-diary during the most surrender of Donnel- climactic months of the war in New Orleans. We now son to Genl. Grant of publish the his journal for the month of April, describing in the Federal army, the great richness and detail the life of the city as it is about to same Genl. and army be captured by the Federal forces of Major General Benja- were beaten back to their gun boats with a loss of 40 to 50 min F. Butler and David G. Farragut. We are guns, etc., etc. Such being the case the idea of surrender is indebted to Mrs. Eunice H. Benjamin, of Lincoln, Rhode not likely to have any hold on the public mind and having Island, for allowing us to publish this portion of her grand- got through one year of war with resolution to devote more father’s journal. land to the food crops than even last year, they feel just as New Orleans, April l3, I862 confident in their own resources as on the first day, and with Two years ago, l6th, l left this city for home and made the this confidence in themselves, is not apparent a contempt distance to Newark, New Jersey, some l6O0 miles in 92 for their adversary which is natural as against an invader. hours. April I9 One year ago today the whole country was informed by On the unanimity of the people in the present War, we have Telegrams of the progress of the attack on in seen many items such as this “Canal County has more than Charleston harbor by the forces of the Confederate States two-thirds of her voting population in the field” and we have under Genl. Beauregard. seen reports of some districts in and Mississippi Today the newspapers are full with reports of the engage- having sent more soldiers than their number of voters. What ment near Shiloh, in Tennessee, between the Federal forc- nonsense then to suppose the-War was not in the hearts of es under Genl. Grant and the Confederates under Johnston the people; in the house l am now in (and by the by neither with Beauregard as second in command, (Until Johnston’s husband nor wife American-born, but both have lived in the death which occurred during the battle on Sunday. the North, though residents South for some years) the carpet 6th inst.); and which engagement resulted in a victory for from three best and largest rooms have been taken up and the South, as they made-the attack, captured 3 to 4,000 made into Blankets for the soldiers and today the lady has prisoners, a number of guns, Beauregard’s report says finished six night shirts for the use of the Hospitals; what has l4, some say 46, some say near I00, etc.. etc., and after been done besides during the year now past I don‘t know, driving the Federals to their gunboats retired out of range, but the above l have seen; again in the next house a lady slept in the encampment used by the is cutting up old linens and sewing Federals before the engagement; and them into strips for bandages, she next day. Monday 7th, they retired has a Son with the army; remember before the Federal reinforcements to these are not poor people for one their own lines about Corinth (some house keeps two servants and the l6 miles from the field) bringing with other three. them their trophies. Opposite this house a Dr. lives who has been as a volunteer with On arriving in N.O. and the infor- the army of the Potomac a part of mation of the surrender [of Forts the time, and whenever at home Henry and Donelson] being known, he has had more or less sick or the excitement was great but not of wounded soldiers in his house. I an explosive character, it assumed saw one brought there this week the form of immediately supplying from the number just in from the men and means to Beauregard, the action of [April] 6th and the Drs. of city placed under martial law, the the city are arranged into systems, Railroad taken up entirely with those who could best go are gone troops and the Boats also carrying to the hospitals near the army and some to Memphis and other points their body is under direction of whence they could reach the front, Dr. Stone, the oldest and most cel- or supply the posts of those who ebrated physician of this place. As were gone; all this indicated any the daily records for months past Continued on page 7 6 Continued from page 6 - "We've Played Cards" have been of this sympathetic character, what an amount of help does the Govt. receive from this source. You will notice that the evidence New Orleans at time of surrender above is given from three houses as near as well could be, on a street where the horse car passes each 5 minutes, which shows l am not in a thinly settled district. April 23, I862. Wednesday. On Monday last a new feature occurred in this city: The Banks resumed specie payment partially, some took up all their own notes with specie; some with half specie and half Confed- erate paper. What can it mean? Do they feel so confident of their own strength as Corpo- rations? Or of the stability of the Confederacy to which they have advanced so heartily and heavily? Or is it a plan to spread a renewed confidence among their own people and re- burden of preserving the specie upon the community; as store it among strangers? Or is it a plan of preparation for thus the Banks don’t have any more than the interest in the worst, saving their own Credit and Stockholders and their stock. Time will show the results. leaving the rest to fortune? April 25th, 1862. l am not financier enough to examine these questions, While writing the above page, l heard the ringing of Bells, and place them on record only with another fact occurring heard the marching of Companies, saw some hur- at the time, namely the Federal bombardment of the Forts rying to a rendevous, and while on the third question, was Jackson and [St.] Philip 50 miles below the city had been informed that “the Bells were calling the Troops together,” going on since l7th inst.; up to Monday morning without “the schools were dismissed,” “the stores were closed,” any harmful result, and also to this time. One thing is “some of the Lincoln Ships are past the ports and coming very sure in regards to the fourth question above; that this up the river,” “some of our boats are destroyed,” “all the movement saves the character of the Banks as well as teams are set to hauling Cotton from the Presses to the Le- its funds, for now if the City should fall into the hands of vees to be burned,“ “the Confederate Guards [a the enemy, the funds will not, as it will be more difficult to unit composed of wealthy citizens; most fell out or deserted] collect it from the people than it would have been to find are sent to defend a point of the Jackson Railroad,” and it all in a heap; the operation will doubtless be annoying many other reports of equally exciting character. to the Govt. as retarding their facilities for raising money, but Corporations having no souls, cannot be patriotic My situation keeping me in the house, l could not join in against their own interests any more than individuals, the activity of seeing, further than observing the passersby, and the Govt. can hire or buy the Specie when needed on whose faces there was no alarm, no sign of fear, and al- from them by paying the market price. One noticeable though showing some depth of feeling, it had more the sign feature of this affair is that when the Banks suspended of resolution than resignation. specie payments last Sept. there was $l7,000,000. in their E’s [Booth's brother Edward Booth] coming home for sword vaults and it may be that its having dwindled down to and revolver showed some work in prospect and soon as the $12,000,000. was the premonitory symptom that alarmed evening shades prevailed, we could see from his gallery that the Banks and the work had commenced, and our first question was being answered. Levee at New Orleans at time of surrender About 7 1/2 P.M.. a light towards the river (only some 300 yards off) gradually spread and the light clouds arising from caused them to the burning cotton gained height and volume; for two hours save themselves the light gradually lengthened itself as the contents of fresh by laying the presses were brought to the levee; thus the mass being fairly aglow it continued with little attention during the night; the Hartford under attack bales generally sat on end, the bagging cut off the end or by a fire-raft a part of the side and then brought in contact with a bale already on fire; the teams continually bringing more fuel, the unusual quiet of all around the confagration, varied by the occasional snort or shrill whistle of some steamboat escaping up the river; the solid, uniform bales in a red glow looking like blocks of charcoal, the stillness of the atmosphere, as well as the city, the walk of the teams, so different from the reckless speed and noise usual in hauling cotton, the line of fire probably a mile long, the presses on one side, the river on the other, with occasionally a bale burning and foating down to tell the enemy below what sacrifices these people will suffer. l left the scene at One

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A.M., cotton still coming to this little Moscow. E remained on duty all night and he told me Faragut arrives that about 2, a cotton-loaded raft was set on at New Orleans fire and adrift, and that as it came past his station it formed a perfect real Panorama, for the mast and yards and what standing rigging remained were all in a charcoal state and then it passed downward. This morning [April 26] the game is still going on; while writing the above l looked out and saw a smoke rise from the river which soon got larger and while watching it, a gust of wind momentarily carried the smoke away and showed the body itself moving, Federal Officers arrive and soon the cotton- loaded ship was gone; immediately at New Orleans followed another fire about the same spot. We could see the flames but knew not what it was. (Proved to be an unfinished [the Mississippi). We heard a report an hour ago that the City was surrendered. Now at 2. P.M. we hear it again. At three Ed came home with a drum, 2 muskets and Bayonets, etc.. etc., took off his military cap and coat and merged into the citizen, saying “We‘ve played cards and lost.“ At 7 P.M. heard that two officers [ Albert Kautz, USN, and John H. Read, USN] from the Federal Fleet had been in to see the Mayor [John T. Monroe] and demanded the surrender of the City and the elevation of the U.S. fag over the Cus- tom House Post Office. Received the answer that the May- or would call the Council and give the answer tomorrow part of the Eleven Thousand Foreigners in the City had morning. Report said that among the people on the levee attached themselves to the Military; but as the Citizen to see the officers land some had given cheers for Lincoln have been disbanded and the Confederate troops and that three killed and seven wounded were the results are gone away, there remained no other force of suf- of the fracas. Also that the gun carriages on Canal St. and ficient power, therefore the companies of this Legion four wheels at the levee were being burnt. Could see the prove opportune. light smoke from the gallery. . .. On account of the troubles, we suppose, this morning’s ser- l have been to see the wreck and from the levee on Canal vices in the Methodist and Presbyterian churches were not St. as far as can be seen nothing but wreck or bare levee, held; the Episcopalians failed not to pray for the President of in many places the fire still smouldering; except the steam the Confederate States and all in authority, as usual. ferry boats to officers, no ship in sight except the four armed ships of the Federals, others are reported spread Report that “the foreign consuls have been to the Mayor and along below. told him that he cannot surrender the town until its defences are felled, and that as the forts are still in force, the pas- A better writer than me would find ample room for de- sage of the river by a part of the squadron does not imply scriptions of the scene; a view of at least two miles long of a possession for the forts still cut his forces in parts." Also a levee, say from I00 to 300 yds. wide entirely bare or with reported that the Consuls had notified the Commander of only the traces of confagration, only six wheels in sight the Federal feet that they represented 20,000 foreigners and where probably 600 were a year ago; the iron work and warned him at his peril against shelling the city. The British partially consumed woodwork of gun carriages, a few Consul being absent the French took the lead, a French gen- hogsheads about with the girths cut and side stove eral commands the Foreign Legion. (Paul Juge Fils). in, that the people might readily take away sugar that could not be moved and was later given to the people. April 28th. The high fence had been broken down around a coal yard Monday newspapers give names of killed and wounded at and the heap set on fire so that whichever way the wind forts [Jackson and St. Philip]; l2 killed, I3 wounded, and on came it would fan the fire into the mass; yet of all the ruin the [gunboat] McRae 12 killed, 3 wounded. the dust of burned cotton was the most plentiful. And ruin though it was it indicated that though conquered, l heard one man say that he saw one of the Federal ships the citizens were not subdued, . . . sink from the firing of the forts and it was said that two had been sunk [no ships were sunk, though the Miami grounded Sunday, April 27, 1862. in shallow water]. As items of news in connection with the state of af- fairs, we notice that the authorities have placed the The Mayor orders all the Provision stores to be opened as police of the city under the guardianship of a body of usual and the usual money taken, and that parties desirous Volunteers named the Foreign Legion [the European of changing Confederate Bills for City Bills can do so at the Brigade of General Paul Juge, Jr.], consisting of Sev- office of the Commissioner of Public Safety. en Thousand [l0,000] Uniformed Troops, who being (Headquarters European Brigade, New Orleans,

8 Continued on page 9 Continued from page 8 - "We've Played Cards" fag infers a right to retire CSS McRae as well as , or April 27th l862, else it is a trap. ll A.M.) “Evening Delta“ has By order of his it that the McRae was Honor Mayor badly injured during the John T. Monroe bombardment, that her dated this day l crew, finding it impos- hereby assume sible to keep her afloat, command of abandoned her with- all the Foreign out loss of life; we hear troops. l call upon all good citizens to give me what aid that they put her on the and assistance they can to preserve order and tranquil- Flats, and if not de- ity in the city, they are requested to assemble forthwith stroyed will be recovered when the water falls. at a central point in each of their respective districts Major General CSA and report immediately at those headquarters. Mansford Lovell U.S. Flagship Hartford at (Signed) Paul Juge Fils, General Commanding anchor off the city Mayoralty of New Orleans, April 27th. of New Orleans. The Mayor and Committee of Public Safety are tak- April 28th. I862. ing measures to provide for the distribution of a supply To His Honor the Mayor of provisions through the Free Market. The arrangement and City Council: will be perfected by Monday morning after which time Your communication there will be a sufficient supply of provisions acceptable of the 26th inst. has to the public. been received together (Signed)John T. Monroe, Mayor. with that of the City Council. I deeply regret On Saturday morning, April 26th, a party landed from one to see both by their con- of the Federal gun boats and proceeded to hoist the Feder- tents and the continued al fag over the Mint. After they left the fag was taken down display of the Flag of [and torn to shreds by William Mumford] amid cheers of Louisiana on the Court the multitude and a volley of grape and shell from one of house, a determination the gun boats. There is no report of any lives lost, but one on the part of the city shell was found in the house of Mr. Victor and has been Admiral USA authorities not to haul shown to the editors of the New Orleans Crescent. (Copied it down. Moreover when from Crescent of 28th inst.) my offcers and men The State flag still fies over the City Hall, now three days were sent in there to since the fleet came in front of the city; yet up to this time communicate with we cannot learn that the U.S. fag foats on land; hence the the authorities and to city is not surrendered though defenceless, and as the forts hoist the U.S. Flag on and several of the Confederate gun boats near them are the Custom House with still in force these Federal vessels are themselves in a state the strictest order not to of blockade. An express between the city and the forts use their arms unless passes each l2 hours. assailed, they were insulted in the grossest No communication has passed down from the Feder- manner, and the flag als and none upwards to them since they successfully which had been hoist- ran the gauntlet 8 or I0 abreast [April 24], so that for ed by my officers on the time they were under the fire of the forts, the outside the Mint was pulled vessels suffered severely and some now here show con- down and dragged siderable damages. It is not feared that Fort McRae at the through the streets. entrance of the lake can be taken in some manner, as the Admiral USA water is shallow and channel long and winding; we may David G. Farragut All of which go to show soon hear. however, for if it is true as reported in papers that the fire of this fleet may a week ago that the Major General [Benjamin F. Butler] be drawn upon the city had arrived at Ship Island with a large force it may be that at any moment, and in such an event the levee would actual possession will not be taken until a land force can in all probability be cut by the shells, and an amount be placed in the city. of distress ensue to the innocent population, which I have heretofore endeavored to assure you I desired by April 28, afternoon. all means to avoid. The decision is therefore with you. lt is reported that the Confederate ship McRae, which came from fort yesterday with wounded under a fag of truce, But it becomes my duty to notify you to remove when returning this morning was notified that she was a the women and children from the city within forty-eight prize; on which the Commander drew the plug and she hours. if l have rightly understood your determination. sank. That is surely a new way to handle flags of truce; a Continued on page 10 9 Continued from page 9 - "We've Played Cards"

(Signed) D.G. Farragut Flag Afternoon. Offcer, Mr. P[ierre]. Soule went off Western Gulf Blockading to the Federal commander Squadron and the result is that some Mayor replied verbally that 200 marines [led by Cap- he would call the Council and tain Henry Bell] landed answer the communication this forenoon and hoisted tomorrow morning. the U.S. Flag on the Cus- tom House and took down Commander Farragut is a the Flag of Louisiana from native of the city and has City Hall; quite a crowd of a sister now here. [David D.] people were about, all silent, Porter of the Mortar and Gun not a cheer nor the least Boat Fleet is also one of the sign of welcome. E. saw the natives. whole, though I did not, but The above threat does not as he says it I venture on create any alarm as it is gen- its truth; l wonder what the Hauling down the Louisiana newspapers of will erally believed to be impos- state flag at City Hall sible for anything less than a say about the Union feel- pirate to carry such a threat ing they did not find. into effect against a place that has no force to resist; the The City of New Orleans thus in possession of the Feder- Federal wishes to force the citizens to take the State Flag al Fleet: what they did in trapping the forts may be done down themselves. My impression is they will let him shoot again. but it is said today sub rosa that the artillerymen it down rather than obey his orders. (except a Co. from St. Mary‘s Parish who have been in April 29, Tuesday. service only a month) have mutinied and left the forts [this The Picayune this morning says the note from Farragut is, indeed. what happened]. Before we proceed it is proper was before the Council in secret session yesterday; and to say that the artillery mutineers are not of the same class that the foreign consuls also held a meeting in the City Hall as the St. Mary‘s Co.; they were organized as state troops at for consultation with the Council; the report of result will the commencement of the War and were the class of men, probably be made known this afternoon. who always are found about cities, enlist for a living, conse- quently they have not the same spirit to the work as those The flags of the various consulates are flying and who join for the cause, as the St. Mary’s Co. and many many over stores and dwellings; the almost daily rumors other Companies of men have done. of advent of British and French warships continue. This afternoon a German “en lager" gave “Hurrah for Lin- Dr. L. [unidentified] is occasionally in town; last night I coln“ while straggling along the street; he was struck and heard a company of cavalry pass. It is said that large quan- ran, but pursued by his opponents he at length fell with five tities of Confederate stores ran the blockade every night wounds in his body, was carried to the lockup and died. l into the country [Major General Mansford Lovell, com- saw it. manding Confederate troops defending New Orleans, effec- tively evacuated most valuable supplies from the city]. April 30, 1862. The City is very quiet, there is nothing of that hum which All the daily papers speak highly of the quiet and order, as without being a noise yet is always noticed in the vicinity of well as the attention to duty of the European Brigade upon crowds, a team going along the streets has the clearness whom the care of city now has devolved. of sound as it would do on a Sunday in church time, and lt seems that the passage of the forts [on April 24] was a in consequence of the notice of the Mayor for “all persons complete surprise; one boat‘s crew had been sent down the except those on official duty to keep within doors after river from the forts with orders to go as near as safe to 9 P.M.," the streets about that time have the stillness of the Federal squadron, to watch any signs of coming up, early morning, the contrast between then and now is very and seeing such preparation to throw up signal rockets; marked. instead of doing so the boat began to pull away, and finally The forts are in possession of the Federals; this about com- got ashore and left. Consequently the sentinels upstream, pletes the capture. We shall soon see them install Collector, seeing no signals, made no preparations and the feet was Postmaster, etc., etc., then a few letters will go and come, abreast of the forts ere a gun was fired. lf the report proves bye and bye parties who have suffered by the confiscation true as to being only one boat sent or provided for signals, will be along here to claim reprisals, and a few shiploads of it seems an error on part of the officer; as accidents might notions not contraband will be brought here and we shall so easily happen to one and danger be described from one see another act in the drama. point only; or the rockets might fail in one, but would hard- ly fail if two or three boats had some duty, while if upon There was, indeed, more of the "drama" yet to enact. The examination the boat’s crew failed to keep strict watch next day. May l. 1862, the forces of Major General Benja- and were themselves surprised, and then from fear of min F. Butler began marching into the Crescent City. the drawing a shot on themselves by indicating their position beginning of perhaps the most controversial occupation with a rocket, they are equally blameable of the capture of of a Southern city of the war. As for George W. Booth, he the city. remained in New Orleans until June 1, when he fnally go! a ship out of the city bound for .

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“, Andrew Johnson and the National Union Party Convention, Baltimore, June 7-8, 1864”

him speak. At least, there was an upper tier in the theater where ladies Michael Wunsch were permitted to sit and listen to the speakers and see the activity of the convention. They could probably hear better than anyone On June 7-8, 1864, the Republican National Union Con- on the foor. vention (temporary name given to the Republican Party) was held at the Front Street Theater in Baltimore, Mary- As the election approached the Civil War was changing. land. The party platform resolutions stated that Lee had lost a victory at Cold Harbor; Grant was aggres- was the main cause of the Civil War thus slavery should be sively trying to trap Lee at the Battle of Mobile Bay and eliminated from the Union. The platform continued with Sherman captured Atlanta. From the Northern prospective the destruction of the Confederacy, open enlistment for it looked like the Confederacy was collapsing with the ques- freed slaves and adoption of the Emancipation Proclama- tionable delegates deciding to vote the Lincoln/Johnson tion. Robert Breckinridge was elected temporary chairman ticket. In the National Union ticket for the election of 1864, and William Denison became president. Lincoln defeated General George McClellan and George Pendleton. The vote was 497 to 22 and the convention was Before the Republican National Union Convention came to overjoyed. There had been other Vice-Presidential nomi- be, May 1864, part of the radical Republican wing of the nations before Andrew Johnson got the position. They in- party went to Cleveland, Ohio for their own convention. clude , , Daniel Dickerson They felt that Lincoln would not be reelected and nom- and General Rousseau. In the end, as we all know, Andrew inated John C. Fremont. The feeling was that he would Johnson was nominated with a revised ballet of 492. be a better choose to gain the Republican nomination. In June, at the Republican National Union Convention, Lincoln did not attend the convention. On June 9, 1864, Lincoln’s loyal Republicans had not a thought of nominat- Lincoln accepted his re-nomination with a “Thank You” ing anyone but Lincoln. Lincoln easily was backed by the to the National and with his acceptance he Republicans who nominated him as president for a second wrote, “I have not permitted myself, gentleman, to conclude term. Now, who would be his Vice President? The currant that I am the best man in the country; but I am reminded, Vice President was Hannibal Hamlin. Would he be the in this connection, of a story of an old Dutch farmer, who nomination again? To accommodate the Democrats, they remarked to a companion once that “it was not best to wanted someone who supported the war so after some swap horses when crossing streams”. President Dennison negotiation Andrew Johnson became the Vice-Presidential also gave a resolution of “Thank You” to the theater while nominee. Lincoln and Johnson’s nomination were almost explaining that this was the first time since Andrew Jack- unanimous even though there were still delegates that did son to elect a president for two terms. An accomplishment not want Lincoln for a second term. At least, Illinois was indeed! unanimously for Lincoln. Thanks to Michael Wunsch for a very informative presenta- John Hay was not happy about Baltimore and especially tion on the Union Party Convention of June 7-8,1864. The the Front Street Theater for the site of the convention. members of Old Baldy welcomed Michael to our meeting There seemed to be an opening in the back, behind the and I as well enjoyed my conversation with him at dinner stage, so that street noises could be heard while the del- before the meeting. We hope he will come back to the egates were speaking and made it very hard to hear the round table in the future with another topic of interest. This speaker. The President’s chair was on an elevated plat- was another meeting presentation which was very informa- form at the end of the stage. Again, the delegates could tive and through Dave’s planning continues to make our hardly see him, and it was questionable if anyone heard meeting successful. 11 Awards and New recruits and Flat Old Baldy

that veterans can become members of both the library (home to one of the largest genealogical collections in South Jersey) and the museum at Lorraine Gancher no charge – just present a VA card or 5 Year Award copy of their DD214. Museum information can be acessed on their website, https://www.gchsnj.org/: Library – Tues. 6-9pm, Wed. through Fri. 12-4pm Museum – Wed. through Fri. 1-4pm First Saturday of each month: Library 10am – 3pm, Museum 12-4pm Please Support The G.A.R. Museum Last Sunday of each month: Library and Museum 2-5pm Please consider attending the annual luncheon benefting the museum on Saturday, March 21, 2020. The Grand Army of the Republic Civil War Museum and Civil War Institute Library is the only museum in this area that is solely dedicat- 2020 Summer Conference ed to preserving the history and telling the story of the Civil June 12 - 17, 2020 War. The collection is recognized for its historical signifcance and features numerous relics of singular historical importance including: General Meade’s warhorse Old Baldy, handcuffs found in John Wilkes Booth’s trunk after the assassination, the strip of the pillowcase and Lincoln’s blood, Dr. Mary Walker’s medical case, the bullet that killed Col. Edward Baker at Ball’s Bluff, and the uniform of Col. DeWitt Clinton Baxter The Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College (CWI) would of the 72nd PA Infantry. like to offer the members of Old Baldy Civil War Roundtable a 15% discount to attend the CWI Summer Conference from As members of the Old Baldy CWRT it is vitally June 12-17, 2020. You can find registration details about important that we show our support for the museum. our conference on our website and the full schedule of Please consider attending the annual luncheon events. We believe in your mission, and we are making this benefiting the museum on March 21, 2020. This is so special offer to recognize the efforts of your organization in much more than a luncheon. promoting the study of Civil War history.

You will have a wonderful opportunity to meet and For more than 35 years, the Civil War Institute has hosted greet both old and new friends who share your interest a premiere annual summer conferencebringing leading his- in history; We have a great keynote speaker, historian torians and diverse public audiences together for lectures, and author of many Civil War books, Bradley Gottfried; battlefield tours, small group discussions, and roundtable you can explore the books and merchandise from Jim conversations about the Civil War era. Sessions, lodging, Schmick’s Civil War and More; you will be eligible to and meals are held on the 200-acre Gettysburg College win one of many great especially selected raffe prizes; campus, and there are part-time and full-time packages and you will have an opportunity to purchase authentic available. Civil War relics. All this while also helping us to secure the future of the museum. For 2020, we are excited to feature leading Civil War schol- ars, Harold Holzer, Catherine Clinton, Brian Wills, Jeffry Please check out the luncheon notice and make your Wert, Carol Reardon, and Scott Hartwig within our lineup reservation. Without your support, this wonderful of more than 40 distinguished speakers and tour guides. and historic museum may well become a thing of the The conference will feature a wide range of topics, including past; only a memory. 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 An Invitation to Old Baldy Members about Civil War generalship. This year’s topics include George B. McClellan at Antietam, , and John Leone, a member of Old Baldy and a trustee of the . Gloucester County Historical Society, has invited members of Old Baldy to stop by the Society’s museum on Broad In addition to touring the Gettysburg battlefield, participants Street in Woodbury. The museum has a war room with will also be able to visit other nearby battlefields and such fag and diorama, the fireplace in front of which Betsy as First Manassas, 2nd Fredericksburg and Salem Church, Ross was married and many Civil War artifacts. He notes Antietam, Cool Springs, Spotsylvania, and Bristoe Station. Continued on page 13 12

Continued from page 12 - "Civil War Institute" Attendees who prefer a shorter, more physically active Many were lost at sea as the enemy relentlessly hunt- experience can choose to sign up for our new “active track” ed them down and targeted their ships. package, which features lectures and a day and a half of These brave Americans served their country just as walking-intensive tours of the Gettysburg battlefield with any soldier did in the Army or Navy. historian Timothy Orr. The 2020 conference offers some- Today, they're on the brink of receiving the presti- thing for everyone, from longtime students of the Civil War gious Congressional Gold Medal. to those who are new to Civil War history. The bill (HR 550) has already passed the house and We would very much appreciate it if you could share this now rest with the Senate. (S 133) special conference offer with your membership in your Congressman Donald Norcross (co-sponsor HR 550) is own promotional materials, including your newsletter and expected to attend. website. Feel free to use the conference description in this Come hear the harrowing tales of sailors at sea in email and to share the link to the conference: https://www. WW II that are seldom told gettysburg.edu/civil-war-institute/summer-conference/.

Civil War Institute The Grand Army Of The Republic 300 North Washington Street Civil War Museum And Library Campus Box 435 Invites All Museum Supporters and Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325-1400 Civil War Enthusiasts to the 717.337.6590 ANNUAL PRESERVATION LUNCHEON [email protected] To Support The Only Dedicated www.gettysburg.edu/civil-war-institute/summer-conference/ Civil War Museum In Philadelphia Saturday, March 21, 2020 12:00 noon – 3:30 PM Cannstatter Volkfest Verein 9130 Academy Road, Philadelphia, PA 19114 (Intersection of Academy Rd. and Frankford Ave., at I-95 Academy Road exit) Keynote speaker BRADLEY M. GOTTFRIED Nationally recognized historian and author Presentation of the GRAND ARMY AWARD ** Three course Chefs Luncheon ** History books, videos, music featuring Jim Schmick “Civil War & More.” Free door prizes – Print raffles DONATION: $40.00 PP AND $75.00 PER COUPLE *Reservations requested by March 13, 2020 Please make checks payable to GAR MUSEUM, and mail with reservation form below to: GAR MUSEUM, Attn: Herb Kaufman, 4278 Griscom Street, Phila., PA 19124. To Reserve by EMAIL: [email protected]

"America At War With Itself - The Politics Of War"

The Civil War Institute At Manor College Presents a New 2-Week Course

" At War With Itself - The Politics Of War" "The Merchant Marine in WW II." Thursdays, March 12 & March 19 (6:30 pm to 8:30 pm) PowerPoint Presentation by Joseph F. Wilson. Instructors: Herb Kaufman & Hugh Boyle The presenter's father and uncle both served in the Fee: $55 Merchant Marine in WW II. To register: Office of Continuing Education, 215-884- The patriotic civilians who sailed the cargo ships with 2218 war material in WW II have been forgotten. On-Line: www.manor.edu (Continuing Education)

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This class covers American politics and society from the Constitution through the 1850s, climaxing with the election of 1860, whose results threatened to bring se- cession and war. The South said that, if Abraham Lincoln were elected, war would come. Lincoln won the nomination over the Republican Party elite, and then faced his old debating opponent, Stephen Douglas. But the Democrats were split and ran two candidates against Lincoln; there was also a third-party entry. In a fragmented race, Lincoln won with only 40 percent of the popular vote. Instructors: Herb Kaufman and Hugh Boyle (local experts on American Politics and Abraham Lincoln) Herb Kaufman Fee: $55. Thursdays, March 12 & 19, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For those who haven’t visited the College for a while, it is worth noting that the Ac- ademic Building, also known as the Mother of Perpetual Help Building, is equipped with an elevator. The classrooms have been renovated, and the old student desks have been replaced with more comfortable adult chairs and tables. There is also a ramp from the parking lot to the Academic Building. These classes are fun, entertaining, and you can learn a lot without the typical class- room pressure. We hope you have the opportunity to take advantage of either this class or one of our future classes. You may just get hooked!! Manor College is located at 700 Fox Chase Road in Jenkintown. Hugh Boyle To register call 215-884-2218 or visit https://manor.edu/…/adult-continuing-e…/civil-war-institute/

From the Treasurer's desk 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. April 9, 2020 – Thursday Additionally, we have been able to continue our goal Hampton Newsome of providing donations to worthy organizations, "The Fight for the Old North State: The Civil War including the following: in North Carolina, January-May 1864" Memorial Hall Foundation May 14, 2020 – Thursday New Jersey Historical Society Drew A. Gruber Vineland Historical Society "The " The Center for Camden County College June 11, 2020 – Thursday Battleship New Jersey Member Sharing Night ll GAR Civil War Museum Wreaths Across America Questions to In appreciation of your membership, we will be con- Dave Gilson - 856-323-6484 - [email protected]. ducting a raffle in which the namesof all 2019 mem- bers will be placed in a hat, and the winning member drawn will receive a free year's subscription to "The Civil War Magazine". Old Baldy Civil War Round Table of Philadelphia Just a reminder, your 2020 Membership dues are due Camden County College Blackwood Campus - Connector Building in January. Thank you for your continued support. Room 101 Forum, Civic Hall, Atrium $25. regular dues $35. Family membership 856-427-4022 [email protected] Founded January 1977 Frank Barletta 44 Morning Glory Drive, Marlton, NJ 08053 President: Richard Jankowski 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]

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