About this blog
Scott L. Mingus, Sr. is a scientist and executive in the paper and printing industry, as well as the author of several books and magazine articles on the Civil War, including some that deal primarily with York County during the Gettysburg Campaign.
This Cannonball blog presents stories and anecdotes from the war years, as well as announcing local Civil War events of the modern day.
Send all questions, news items, and suggestions to scottmingus@yahoo.com.
Monthly Archives: April 2009
Save 30% on pre-orders for my new Louisiana Tigers book!!!!
amazon.com is now taking pre-orders from the upcoming October 2009 publication of my latest book, The Louisiana Tigers in the Gettysburg Campaign, June-July 1863. This book contains perhaps the most detailed account written yet of the Tigers’ smashing assault that … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Confederates, Emigsville, Gettysburg Campaign, Other places, York
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2009 History Meets the Arts festival begins today in Gettysburg
Gettysburg again this year plays host to dozens of nationally known artists and sculptors during the annual History Meets the Arts 2009 spring festival. There are many wine and cheese receptions to mark these personal appearances, and artists will be … Continue reading
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In the Footsteps of J.E.B. Stuart – Rebels enter Carroll Township
A typical old York County farmhouse along today’s State Route 74 (Carlisle Road) not far from Dillsburg, Pennsylvania. Brig. Gen. Fitzhugh Lee’s Virginia cavalry passed by this house on the late afternoon of July 1, 1863, en route from Dover … Continue reading
Posted in Civilians, Confederates, Dillsburg, Gettysburg Campaign
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Harrisburg CWRT’S 50th Anniversary Features Pulitzer Prize Winner James McPherson
Pulitzer Prize winning historian Dr. James McPherson will speak at the gala 50th anniversary meeting of the Harrisburg Civil War Round Table on Friday, May 15. His topic will be “Lincoln, Slavery and the West.”
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Fundraiser by the Lancaster CWRT
From Mickey Kraft… The Lancaster Civil War Round Table will once again be raising funds for the Civil War Preservation Trust by having dinner beginning at 6:00pm at Hoss’s Steak House in Lititz, Pennsylvania, on Monday, April 20, 2009. We’re … Continue reading
Posted in Civil War events, One-tank road trips
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I Spy…
Tom Ryan of the Washington Times has written many articles on the Civil War, including some rather thought provoking and illuminating material on the intelligence networks of both the Confederate and Federal governments during the Gettysburg campaign. Spies were quite … Continue reading
Posted in Confederates, Gettysburg Campaign, Wrightsville, York
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A couple clarifications to a driving tour in Flames Beyond Gettysburg!
Tim Smith of the Adams County Historical Society and his friend author Bill Frassanito of Gettysburg pointed out a couple of suggested changes to the driving tour of Route 30 to New Oxford. 1. The railroad tracks at Swift Run … Continue reading
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In the Footsteps of J.E.B. Stuart: Rebels raid Mount Top, PA
Mount Top is a tiny hamlet tucked in northwestern York County, Pennsylvania, not far from Dillsburg. Today, it’s a whistle stop, as cars blow through the place on State Route 74. Few if any of the passersby are aware (or … Continue reading
A Reading newspaper lambasts the Federal government
“Politics makes strange bedfellows,” so goes the old saying. A careful study of the Civil War indicates how many military decisions, particularly officer appointments and promotions, were politically motivated. Democratic governors tended to support their own political appointees, as did … Continue reading
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New orchards being replanted at Gettysburg National Military Park
A model orchard marks this section of the Artillery Ridge Campground’s HO scale Gettysburg diorama. Photo by Randy Miller. Gettysburg National Military Park News Release For Release: April 8, 2009 Contact: Katie Lawhon Phone: 717/ 334-1124 x 3121 Gettysburg NMP … Continue reading
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