Ask A Gettysburg Guide #42- June 26, 1863 with Tim Smith

[@josephdenice731]

Outstanding episode! I listened this morning on my iPhone feed and almost dropped a weight on my foot laughing at Tim Smith getting a "Cool"...

[@addressinggettysburg]

Hoisted by his own pitard

[@heynowls3058]

Always good to have Tim on show. One of my fav guides. And POV. Thanks.

[@addressinggettysburg]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jumpmaster82nd.]

My 2nd Great Grandfather was promoted outside of Gettysburg by Captain Absolom Knotts commanding company E 14th VA Cav from 2nd to 1st Sgt (Orderly Sgt) and sent to town to forage. He may have been involved in the bushwacking at the roadblock.(?) I dont know if I can prove that but I do know he was hit at the Rummel barn (fighting dismounted) on day 3 and consequently lost an arm.

[@addressinggettysburg]

pretty cool. I still have not discovered if I have a relative in the war. In my family, it would only be possible through my mother's mother and, so far, all we can find is a draft registration, but no record of service.

[@jumpmaster82nd.]

@@addressinggettysburg Id be amazed if you have none. Every generation doubles your ancestors. My CW guys were 2nd greats so I believe I had the potential of 16 of them! So a younger person who say had a 3rd great serving would have had 32 great grand parents to try to hit on. I dont know for sure how many served but I've found at least 6 alone at Gettysburg! 3 each side some right across from each other on Culps Hill. My existence could have been snuffed out on those 3 days...thought provoking.

[@wendeln92]

Happened upon this podcast while looking for something to listen to at work. What a fantastic episode!!!! I never heard of this channel but plan to check out a few more, may even be motivated to subscribe to my first KZbin channel. Though I'm sure some of the information in this podcast could be found in a few books I think there is enough here that is not and it should definitely be made into a book. I've read many many books on Gettysburg but there is always something new to learn, I only wish we were able to see the slides.

[@addressinggettysburg]

Sadly, the file was corrupted. If we can figure out a way to fix it, we'll put it up here.

[@refugeeca]

Cool

[@brianh1161]

Correct me if I'm wrong but I think Gov. Curtin's rejection of black troops in defense of Gettysburg may be mentioned in Wilbur S. Nye's book Here Come the Rebels. Enjoyed the podcast.

[@wendeln92]

Not sure about Nye's book but there is mention of black volunteers going to Harrisburg in the book, "The Confederate Approach on Harrisburg" by Cooper Wingert, pg. 31 - "...several companies of African Americans arrived in Harrisburg to offer their services. One group from Philadelphia arrived but was turned away. After referring the matter to some of the chief executive officers of the state, recalled Couch, 'I was informed that their presence would cause serious disturbances among the state troops.' Secretary of War Stanton had authorized Couch to receive troops without regard to color but cautioned ' If there is likely to be any dispute about the matter...It is well to avoid all controversy in the present juncture, as the colored troops could be well used elsewhere." Personally I think it was extremely brave of them to volunteer given the fact that the Confederates were capturing Black citizens and taking them south to become slaves (What was this war fought about again???? Oh yeah, states rights. Yeah, that's it.) What would the Confederates do if they captured any bearing arms against them!!!! I'm pretty sure there are a few examples of the possibilities - Ft. Pillow, The Crate, Battery Wagner.......

[@brianh1161]

@@wendeln92 That may be what I was recalling, I'll have to go back thru the book. Thanks!

[@addressinggettysburg]

Not sure specifically if it’s mention in that book. Been a while since I read it. But I’m sure it’s in several books.

[@philphucas3663]

No complaint here but should we be able to see Tim's presentation? Thanks.

[@addressinggettysburg]

this is an audio version of the show. The video version was done on our Facebook page and is still available there

[@N2Dressage001]

Please include the slides for us.

[@addressinggettysburg]

We do when possible. I think there is a video version of this episode, though

[@N2Dressage001]

@@addressinggettysburg Thanks.

[@PPD1911]

Why aren’t we seeing the slides they’re mentioning, that’d be nice

[@addressinggettysburg]

Because this is the audio version that is automatically posted to KZbin when I publish an episode. However, the video version is also available here so you can see it