Escape from Bigelow's Deadly Corner

[dennmorr]

Only one cannon of Bigelow's 9th Massachusetts Battery was able to escape from their position across the lane from the Trostle house and barn. The 21st Mississippi overran the remaining elements of the Battery though the sacrifice allowed Union artillery to regroup.
Dennis Morris

 

[Gettysburg Guide #154]

Lt. Richard Milton managed to get both guns of his section away from the Trostle Farm. [See O.R. Vol. XXVII, Part 1, p. 886]

 

[dennmorr]

Thanks for the clarification/correction- Was the second cannon the one that was held up at the gate to the lane?
Dennis

 

[dennmorr]

Answered my own question-Here is a poor copy of a sketch by Bigelow. I turned it upside down as he labeled it in a few different directions. I read the label for #3 and I think it says "gun upset and righted amid shower of bullets"
Dennis

 

[Gettysburg Greg]

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Only one cannon of Bigelow's 9th Massachusetts Battery was able to escape from their position across the lane from the Trostle house and barn. The 21st Mississippi overran the remaining elements of the Battery though the sacrifice allowed Union artillery to regroup.
Dennis Morris

Another amazing work of art, Dennis. You bring to life these critical moments in time many of us have imagined many times. I would love to share this with some Gettysburg FB groups after your approval. The story of Bigelow's Battery has become a very popular subject in the past few years. BTW, what do you call this type of art, a diorama, or what. Never was sure about that. Thanks for sharing your well researched project-extremely cool!

 

[dennmorr]

Thanks Greg. I call them diographs or diographic art. I will PM you when I am ready to have you post!
thanks Dennis

 

[Gettysburg Guide #154]

Anyone who likes this picture should also see the "View from the Trostle Window" posted a short while back. Keep 'em coming!

 

[Gettysburg Greg]

Thanks Greg. I call them diographs or diographic art. I will PM you when I am ready to have you post!
thanks Dennis

Thanks, Dennis, I, of course, will respect your request.

 

[infomanpa]

So, now I've learned from this thread that the modern road is where the break in the stone wall was located?

 

[dennmorr]

So, now I've learned from this thread that the modern road is where the break in the stone wall was located?

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Infomanpa,
You are right if Bigelow's drawing is to scale. He certainly got the angle of the walls on the money. It is interesting how narrow the original lane was.
Dennis

 

[dennmorr]

Thanks to those who commented here. Here is a revised version of this print including the overturned cannon in the gate. From my description on my web site. "Now caught in a crossfire and jammed tight to the corner Bigelow ordered the 2 guns of Lt. Richard Milton's left section to escape. The first headed for the only opening in the wall at the farm gate and promptly overturned. The second gun desperately looked for a way out and some stones were removed from the top of the east wall. Bugler Charles Reed described what happened next as the driver headed straight for the wall. "horses jumping and the gun...going over with a tilt on one side and then a crash of rocks and wheels" Milton righted the other gun in a "shower of bullets."

Dennis Morris

 

[nc native]

I just went on your website and those are some amazing prints. Keep up the good work!

 

[gettysburgerrn]

Amazing!!!!!!!