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Trivia 12-19-18 Parody
A Soldier's "Tail" 
(a song parody to the tune: "How Much is that Doggie in the Window")
1.
One day as I walked into a firehouse,
Not knowing what was in store.
Soon they would all be my best friends,
and we all would go off to war.
2.
I listened each day for the bugle,
I knew what it meant when it called.
I ran out to do my duty,
and like them I would give my all.
3.
When called I went out to give comfort,
For they were my dearest friends.
And when we were captured by Rebels,
I marched off to Belle Isle Prison.
4.
In 6 months I'd walked out in freedom,
it was such a glorious day.
My messmates gave me something special,
but it was soon taken...
(a song parody to the tune: "How Much is that Doggie in the Window")
1.
One day as I walked into a firehouse,
Not knowing what was in store.
Soon they would all be my best friends,
and we all would go off to war.
2.
I listened each day for the bugle,
I knew what it meant when it called.
I ran out to do my duty,
and like them I would give my all.
3.
When called I went out to give comfort,
For they were my dearest friends.
And when we were captured by Rebels,
I marched off to Belle Isle Prison.
4.
In 6 months I'd walked out in freedom,
it was such a glorious day.
My messmates gave me something special,
but it was soon taken...
You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch. The Confederacy's Worst Christmas Ever, 1864
An 1863 image in Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper depicts a family celebrating Christmas. Be sure, not a Southern family and not 1864. The Grinch Act was in place, not a toy in sight that year.
So this is confusing. Just made up the term " The Grinch Act ", first thing that came to mind after discovering ( Hathitrust ) a government act forbidding importation of well, Christmas. We know how shortages of pretty much anything affected Southern civilians. We know blockade runners managed to slip some, few goods into Southern markets through the war, albeit few could afford them. Stuck between a war and a hard place, there...
Lieutenant Willam Henry Pohlman, 59th N.Y., " Not While I Have My Sword Arm Left " July 2, 1863
Snip from one of several Sneden Gettysburg maps, no idea if the 59th New York's position is included but cannot be very far out of frame. So many regiments, so many stories. Easy enough to miss them. ( edited now to include the position of the 59th, thanks very much Ernie Mac )
Lieutenant Polman's death of wounds received July 2nd, 1863 wasn't singular or even notable. Nurses reported empty beds or unfamiliar faces on pillows where an hour previously they'd dressed wounds for another soldier. His story was probably much the same ' gallant ' death as more men than we can fathom.
From William's obituary. " Speak his name...
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★ ★ Buford, John
John Buford Jr.
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)
Education:
1848: Graduated from West Point Military...
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