In Memory of Uncle John

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Chris Mackowski

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Spotsylvania Courthouse
Monday, May 9, 2016
152nd anniversary of Maj. Gen. John Sedgwick’s death

“Uncle John” (1813-1864)

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7 Responses to In Memory of Uncle John

  1. Thomas Place Sr. says:
    May 10, 2016 at 2:36 AM

    nice photo and thought

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  2. ncatty says:
    May 10, 2016 at 9:37 AM

    “They couldn’t hit an elephant at this distance.”

    Reply
  3. F. Norman Vickers says:
    May 10, 2016 at 11:00 AM

    Thanks, Chris– your post caused me to review “Uncle John’s” life and career. Makes the Civil War stories come alive for us readers.
    Keep them coming!

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    • Chris Mackowski says:
      May 10, 2016 at 11:46 AM

      Thanks! One of my goals, as a writer and interpreter, is to help people make their own connections to these great stories. I’m glad I was able to help you find an opportunity to take some time and reflect!

      Reply

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