(1863) Battle of Gettysburg
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Larry Purtell
Little Meadows
PA USA
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First shot at Gettysburg
Posted on: 11/30/2020 8:12:53 AM
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From the Newark Evening Star. Newark NJ. July 3, 1913

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Michigan Dave
Muskegon, Michigan
MI USA
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First shot at Gettysburg
Posted on: 12/12/2020 11:02:54 AM
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Hi Larry,
Sometimes it's a big deal who fired the 1st shot of a battle? I guess a Plantation owner, & fire eater, Edmond Ruffin fired the 1st shell at Fort Sumter, & therefore the Civil War! Later after the Confederate surrendered he was so depressed, that he killed himself!
Anyone have anything on this??
Stay safe, MD
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Larry Purtell
Little Meadows
PA USA
Posts: 1087
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First shot at Gettysburg
Posted on: 12/12/2020 1:42:23 PM
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Quote: Hi Larry,
Sometimes it's a big deal who fired the 1st shot of a battle? I guess a Plantation owner, & fire eater, Edmond Ruffin fired the 1st shell at Fort Sumter, & therefore the Civil War! Later after the Confederate surrendered he was so depressed, that he killed himself!
Anyone have anything on this??
Stay safe, MD From the Brooklyn Eagle.

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Michigan Dave
Muskegon, Michigan
MI USA
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First shot at Gettysburg
Posted on: 12/12/2020 1:54:09 PM
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Thanks Larry,
Talk about a quick response, and in the media of the day!
Good show, & in only a way you could do it!
Again, thanks Larry, MD
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