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: September 2009
September 19, 2009 Gettysburg Battlewalk with Dr. Charles C. Fennell, Jr.
Charlie Fennell poses by a monument on Culp’s Hill at Gettysburg National Military Park. A professor at Harrisburg Area Community College in Gettysburg, Dr. Fennell is one of the recognized experts on that portion of the Battle of Gettysburg. A … Continue reading
Posted in Gettysburg battlefield, York CWRT
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Fascinating website offers scans of old historical U.S. newspapers
NAPLES, Fla./Tuesday, August 18, 2009– NewsBank, inc., one of the world’s premier information providers, announced today the launch of NewsInHistory.com, a subscription service providing easy access to fully-searchable historical U.S. newspapers published from 1800-2000. Featuring thousands of newspapers from all … Continue reading
Posted in Miscellaneous, Wrightsville
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Jenkins’ Confederate Cavalry Raid on Dillsburg, PA
The Maple Shade barn on the old Harrisburg Pike in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, serves as the headquarters, meeting room, and gift shop for the local historical society. Confederate raiders are known to have camped nearby on the old John Mumper farm … Continue reading
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Nationally known author Ed Bonekemper to speak at York Civil War Round Table
The York Civil War Round Table will feature Edward H. Bonekemper, III at its monthly meeting on September 16, 2009. The topic of the evening will be “Antietam: A Calamity of Mistakes by Lee and McClellan”. The talk will commemorate … Continue reading
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The Skirmish of Wrightsville, Part 2: The Comanches’ Line of Approach
The scenic Kreutz Creek in Hellam Township, York County, Pennsylvania. This creek roughly parallels the old rail bed of the Northern Central Railway and played a role in the June 28, 1863, Skirmish of Wrightsville. This was the line of … Continue reading
Posted in Confederates, Gettysburg Campaign, Wrightsville, Yankees, York
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In the Footsteps of J.E.B. Stuart: The Aaron Firestone farm near Dillsburg
This old hilltop barn sits alongside York Road between Dover and Dillsburg, Pennsylvania. Thousands of cars drive past it every day, with almost none knowing (or caring I presume) about its historical significance. Back in 1863, more than 1,000 Confederate … Continue reading
Posted in Civilians, Confederates, Dillsburg, Gettysburg Campaign
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Dover doctor’s office served as Confederate HQ
A view of the northwestern corner of the main intersection in Dover, Pennsylvania. In the 19th century, the town (and surrounding township) had a significant population of citizens with German heritage, including a Mrs. Forscht, who owned the white house. … Continue reading
Posted in Civilians, Dover, Gettysburg Campaign, York
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Hanover telegrapher narrowly escaped the Rebel raiders
Hanover, Pennsylvania telegraph operator Daniel Trone heard on Saturday June 27, 1863 that Confederate cavalry was in the neighborhood, so he hid his equipment in a loft and left two broken sets on a table in his office as decoys … Continue reading
Posted in Civilians, Gettysburg Campaign, Hanover, Lincoln, Railroads
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Updated speaking schedule: A chance to promote York County’s Civil War heritage
Civil War author, tour guide, and speaker Scott L. Mingus, Sr. is a resident of Manchester Township near York, Pennsylvania. Photo courtesy of Curt Daniels of Gettysburg PA. Friday, October 16, 2009 – Presentation: “Flames Beyond Gettysburg: The Gordon Expedition” … Continue reading
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Famed army scholar talks on the Siege of Petersburg at the Sept. 25 meeting of the Harrisburg CWRT
Dr. Richard J. Sommers will discuss “Petersburg: the Strategic Siege,” at the Friday, September 25, meeting of the Harrisburg Civil War Round Table. Sommers, a nationally recognized expert on the American Civil War, is the author of Richmond Redeemed: The … Continue reading
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