peteanddelmar
2nd Lieutenant
- Joined
- Nov 29, 2014
- Location
- Missouri
I went to a friend's house today and talked about the Carthage, MO battle. We both lived there at one time. Me on Dry Fork him 1 mile north of town near a landmark known as Kendrick House.
He then plunked a heavy iron ball into my hand about 3" around and said he found it in his yard 35 years ago while planting a tree. Under about 6 inches of soil.
He just assumed it was a cannon ball.
Is that the right size for Missouri State Guard or Union Sigel's cannon?
Around 5 pounds, 31/2 inches around.
Philip
He then plunked a heavy iron ball into my hand about 3" around and said he found it in his yard 35 years ago while planting a tree. Under about 6 inches of soil.
He just assumed it was a cannon ball.
Is that the right size for Missouri State Guard or Union Sigel's cannon?
Around 5 pounds, 31/2 inches around.
Philip