Breastworks of the 5th Pennsylvania Reserves on Big Round Top
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From an 1893 newspaper: "Fort Simmons. From the Muncy Luminary. One of the important fortifications built during the late rebellion has never had a place in history. It was constructed on Big Round Top under cover of night, after the second day's battle at Gettysburg, and was the work of a single private of Co. H, Fifth Pennsylvania Reserves. The valiant builder and engineer was the enterprising blacksmith, George W. Simmons, now of Sonestown, Sullivan county, Penna. … It was decided that the Fifth Reserves should quietly ascend the heights during the night and take possession. … A strong line of pickets was at once formed, on which our friend Simmons and several of his comrades were...
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A Tuesday Tea - Lydia Hamilton Smith Steps Out on Her Own (Part 2)
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Today, our teatime turns to the woman Lydia became. Last week, we saw how the young lady from Gettysburg blossomed into the trusted friend and confidant of one of the most powerful men in Congress. This week, we will see Lydia become a woman stepping out on her own in a man's world.

October 28, 1868 — Lydia Hamilton Smith has just sent a message to the executors of Thaddeus Stevens' will. Anthony E. Roberts has not responded to her repeated requests for a meeting. What she wants is reimbursement for the $586.01 she personally paid for Stevens' funeral in August. She would like her money before she leaves for Lancaster. It is just the beginning of her troubles with the executors of...
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Cast Brass U.S. Army Mule Bell
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Something a bit different for your viewing. Recent purchase of an item one would rarely think about. The ill fated Army Camel Project had a Government contract with Starr Bros. Bell Co. out of Connecticut. As there were only 75 Camels, not a big deal. The Army liked the idea to use for their Mule Trains that could stretch for miles in all terrain and night time. The bells served multi purpose, providing cadence for the mules and locating from other wagons. The mule version was a bit smaller in size 3.75" high and same in diameter. There were literately thousands needed. The bells were highly prized by the muleskinners. They were mounted on the hamas of the lead pair and not around their...
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John Buford Jr.​
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Born: March 4, 1826
Birthplace: Woodford County, Kentucky
Father: Colonel John Buford Sr. 1778 – 1847
Mother: Ann B. Watson
Wife: Martha McDowell "Pattie" Duke 1830 – 1903

Children:
James Duke Buford 1855 – 1874​
(Buried: Georgetown Cemetery, Georgetown, Kentucky)​
Pattie McDowell Duke Buford 1857 – 1863​
(Buried: Georgetown Cemetery, Georgetown, Kentucky)​

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