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.
Category Archives: Lincoln
New Pinterest page for “Civil War in York County, Pa.”
I have recently decided to start a series of boards on the popular social media site, Pinterest, to showcase some of my diverse interests such as Civil War miniature wargaming, Civil War toy soldiers and collectibles, postcards, and the like. … Continue reading
New book! The Civil War in Pennsylvania: A Photographic History
Ken Turner has amassed one of the largest private collections of Civil War photographs in the entire country, with a focus on Pennsylvania-related topics such as soldiers, places, civilians, and events. A small portion of his holdings have been professionally … Continue reading
Book details German adventurer’s time in the US during the Civil War era
International travel in the 19th century generally was a mixed bag. The best accommodations on ships were reserved for the wealthy, the diplomats, celebrities, business travelers, while crammed below decks in steerage and other crowded berths were hordes of immigrants … Continue reading
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Tagged Abraham Lincoln, Civil War books
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Civil War book: The Lincoln Letter
William Martin has been one of America’s more prolific novelists in recent years, with a popular following and several fiction titles on the New York Times Bestseller’s List, including Back Bay and The Lost Constitution. He also has to his … Continue reading
New book tells how Lincoln re-shaped America in 1862
Abraham Lincoln took office in 1861 during troubling times. The South had seceded, fired on Fort Sumter, reacted angrily to his raising of troops to put down the rebellion, and prepared for war. Four more states left the Union, blood … Continue reading
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Tagged 1862, Abraham Lincoln, Civil War books, Emancipation Proclamation, slavery
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Junction Hotel was a popular rest spot for railroad travelers
During the mid-19th century, Hanover Junction, Pennsylvania, was a widely used railroad interchange where the east-west railroad to Gettysburg met the north-south railroad which ran between Baltimore and Harrisburg (and points north). During the Gettysburg Campaign, thousands of wounded soldiers … Continue reading
York County Politics – 1860 style
York County, Pennsylvania, throughout the 19th century tended to vote Democratic in every national election. Shown above is the breakdown by township of the contentious 1860 presidential election showing that, roughly speaking, the southern half of the county voted Democratic … Continue reading
Ed Bonekemper to speak on Lincoln and Grant at York CWRT on May 16
The York Civil War Round Table will feature Civil War & military history author Edward H. Bonekemper, III at its monthly meeting on May 16, 2012. The topic of the evening will be “Lincoln and Grant: The Westerners Who Won … Continue reading
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Tagged Abraham Lincoln, Civil War books, Ulysses S. Grant
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Mr. Lincoln Goes to War is Topic at York CWRT
The York Civil War Round Table will feature Dr. Charles Teague at its monthly meeting on Wednesday, November 16, 2011. The topic of the evening will be “Mr. Lincoln Goes to War”. Most folks today assume that the Federal government … Continue reading
Simon Cameron birthplace – Maytown, PA
Abraham Lincoln has received much praise, particularly in recent years, from historians who have appreciated his ability to form an effective Cabinet with some of the best talent in the country during the Civil War years. This is perhaps best … Continue reading
Posted in Lincoln, One-tank road trips
Tagged Abraham Lincoln, Lancaster County, One-tank road trips
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