Sallie Ann Jarrett

[NH Civil War Gal]

From The Museum of Civil War Medicine

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#OnThisDay we remember Sallie Ann Jarrett, a heroine of the Civil War. Sallie was a member of the 11th Pennsylvania Infantry and served with the regiment in all their major battles, including Second Bull Run, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, The Wilderness, and Petersburg. The soldiers of the 11th had given her up for dead at Gettysburg, but she was found days later, guarding her dead and wounded comrades. She was shot in the neck at Spotsylvania but recovered under the care of a surgeon. Sallie was a pit bull terrier and a gift to the captain of Company I. She was named in honor of a lady that the company respected as well as their original colonel, Phaon Jarrett. Sallie took to marching at the head of the regiment and endured all the hardships of a soldier. Unfortunately, she was killed at Hatcher's Run #OnThisDay in 1865. The 11th Pennsylvania's monument at Gettysburg features a statue of Sallie.

I love the eyes on this statue!

Image: Close-up of Sallie on 11th Pennsylvania Monument courtesy Stone Sentinels

 

[Library Lady]

Does your little one like dogs? Want to get your little one interested in the Civil War? Here's the book for you:

This is an absolutely charming kid's picture book about Sallie Ann Jarrett.

 

[NH Civil War Gal]

Does your little one like dogs? Want to get your little one interested in the Civil War? Here's the book for you:

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This is an absolutely charming kid's picture book about Sallie Ann Jarrett.

Have to ask, does it have a sad ending? How do they end the story?

 

[Library Lady]

Have to ask, does it have a sad ending? How do they end the story?

As I recall, they don't shy away from the fact that the dog died, but I think they point out that she was so loved and missed that she was made a part of their monument (the picture you posted above) so she is still with and guarding her people. I'll make an effort to look for the book on Sunday when I go into work to verify if I remember correctly. If they'd ended the book in a way I felt was traumatizing, I would never have recommended it and probably would have warned you away, and I doubt our Kids Room would have bought it.

 

[NH Civil War Gal]

As I recall, they don't shy away from the fact that the dog died, but I think they point out that she was so loved and missed that she was made a part of their monument (the picture you posted above) so she is still with and guarding her people. I'll make an effort to look for the book on Sunday when I go into work to verify if I remember correctly. If they'd ended the book in a way I felt was traumatizing, I would never have recommended it and probably would have warned you away, and I doubt our Kids Room would have bought it.

Thank you for checking! I did A LOT of literature with my daughter when she was young. She's now 28 and I learned to stay away from "Newbery Medal" winners. *I* found them traumatic, never mind my daughter!

 

[lupaglupa]

Clearly Sallie was a very good girl.

 

[James Brenner]

As I recall, they don't shy away from the fact that the dog died, but I think they point out that she was so loved and missed that she was made a part of their monument (the picture you posted above) so she is still with and guarding her people. I'll make an effort to look for the book on Sunday when I go into work to verify if I remember correctly. If they'd ended the book in a way I felt was traumatizing, I would never have recommended it and probably would have warned you away, and I doubt our Kids Room would have bought it.

And that is why I have never seen Old Yeller.

 

[lupaglupa]

Old Yeller. So. Many. Tears.

 

[Jackson Hornets]

Dogs deserve so much more than what we could ever repay them. As a lifelong pitbull owner this one got to me. Female pitties (North American Couch Terriers) are the best!

 

[Allyn]

To this day I do not go to animal films, or read animal books. Hated Old Yeller, The Yearling, Black Beauty, even Bambi. Why do they do this to children?

 

[NH Civil War Gal]

To this day I do not go to animal films, or read animal books. Hated Old Yeller, The Yearling, Black Beauty, even Bambi. Why do they do this to children?

I've never figured this out. I had to carefully look through the books before I read them or let my daughter read them. I was very young when Old Yeller was on and it was a Disney film. My mother had NO IDEA how that was going to end! Neither did I. I'm 67 and it still traumatizes me. I've never watched it again nor did we let our daughter watch it.

 

[lupaglupa]

We put Bambi on for our son when he was small, starting at the scene where he meets Thumper and Flower. Why would we show him the death of a parent?!

But if you look at all the old stories for children you will see they are full of tragedy and challenge. Our children are very lucky to live in a world where they most likely won't have to live through the death of a parent, or at least not until they are all grown up. Hundreds of years ago, that wasn't true for many children.

 

[NH Civil War Gal]

But if you look at all the old stories for children you will see they are full of tragedy and challenge

My mother gave me an original, old Mother Goose book when I was in about fourth grade. I LOVED the story of Cock Robin and his death! It has the old, old black engravings with the arrow through his breast and the female birds in deep mourning veils, etc. I have NO idea, why, as a child I found that fascinating and not horrifying but I didn't. Maybe because it was a bit too fantastical compared to Old Yeller, etc.

 

[JOHN42768]

"Nester the Long Eared Donkey" is another one brought to mind. Even though his mother dies, it is in saving his life she sub combs to the blizzard. As in this, Bambi & Old Yeller the actual death is not portrayed on screen. My thinking is unless the youth is extremely sensitive they should be exposed to real life happenings. I realize we are discussing animals, but many young children loose parents, siblings, grandparents or teachers and providing the occurrence is properly explained the shock effect is far better understood. i know all of these three the deaths were not lingered on but, the reason was briefly explained.

 

[bayouace]

The eyes of a dog at peace.

 

[Library Lady]

Has there ever been a movie made about Sallie? You'd think that would be a Disney-type production, at least back in the day before Pixar and all the superhero stuff.

 

[TnFed]

From The Museum of Civil War Medicine

@Militarybooks - This looks like Kenya!

#OnThisDay we remember Sallie Ann Jarrett, a heroine of the Civil War. Sallie was a member of the 11th Pennsylvania Infantry and served with the regiment in all their major battles, including Second Bull Run, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, The Wilderness, and Petersburg. The soldiers of the 11th had given her up for dead at Gettysburg, but she was found days later, guarding her dead and wounded comrades. She was shot in the neck at Spotsylvania but recovered under the care of a surgeon. Sallie was a pit bull terrier and a gift to the captain of Company I. She was named in honor of a lady that the company respected as well as their original colonel, Phaon Jarrett. Sallie took to marching at the head of the regiment and endured all the hardships of a soldier. Unfortunately, she was killed at Hatcher's Run #OnThisDay in 1865. The 11th Pennsylvania's monument at Gettysburg features a statue of Sallie.

I love the eyes on this statue!

Image: Close-up of Sallie on 11th Pennsylvania Monument courtesy Stone Sentinels

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The Power of the Dog A poem by Rudyard Kipling​

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The following poem is by the British author and poet Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) For anyone who doubts the power of the written word, this poem speaks directly to the heart of anyone who has had - and lost - a pet. The Power of the Dog There is sorrow enough in the natural way From men and women to fill our day; And when we are certain of sorrow in store, Why do we always arrange for more? Brothers and Sisters, I bid you beware Of giving your heart to a dog to tear. Buy a pup and your money will buy Love unflinching that cannot lie – Perfect passion and worship fed By a kick in the ribs or a pat on the head. Nevertheless it is hardly fair To risk your heart for a dog to tear. When the fourteen years which Nature permits Are closing in asthma, or tumor, or fits, And the vet's unspoken prescription runs To lethal chambers or loaded guns, Then you will find – it's your own affair – But … you've given your heart to a dog to tear. When the body that lived at your single will, With its whimper of welcome, is stilled (how still!); When the spirit that answered your every mood Is gone – wherever it goes – for good, You will discover how much you care, And will give you heart to a dog to tear.​

 

[JOHN42768]

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The Power of the Dog A poem by Rudyard Kipling​

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The following poem is by the British author and poet Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) For anyone who doubts the power of the written word, this poem speaks directly to the heart of anyone who has had - and lost - a pet. The Power of the Dog There is sorrow enough in the natural way From men and women to fill our day; And when we are certain of sorrow in store, Why do we always arrange for more? Brothers and Sisters, I bid you beware Of giving your heart to a dog to tear. Buy a pup and your money will buy Love unflinching that cannot lie – Perfect passion and worship fed By a kick in the ribs or a pat on the head. Nevertheless it is hardly fair To risk your heart for a dog to tear. When the fourteen years which Nature permits Are closing in asthma, or tumor, or fits, And the vet's unspoken prescription runs To lethal chambers or loaded guns, Then you will find – it's your own affair – But … you've given your heart to a dog to tear. When the body that lived at your single will, With its whimper of welcome, is stilled (how still!); When the spirit that answered your every mood Is gone – wherever it goes – for good, You will discover how much you care, And will give you heart to a dog to tear.​

How totally true

 

[bayouace]

Has there ever been a movie made about Sallie? You'd think that would be a Disney-type production, at least back in the day before Pixar and all the superhero stuff.

Seems Disney only makes PG or worse movies nowadays. How can Snow White be PG? I dunno.

 

[lupaglupa]

Has there ever been a movie made about Sallie? You'd think that would be a Disney-type production, at least back in the day before Pixar and all the superhero stuff.

There's a movie about a hero dog from another war - maybe WW1? We saw it when my son was young so I can't remember all the details.