About the time of the Gaines Mill battle, a 2greatuncle became ill and died in hospital in Richmond on July 6, 1862. He was the second son of that family branch to die; the first was in Smithfield, Virginia, in February, 1862.
Thanks for sharing that story, Carson. Two sons in the first years of the war–what a terrible toll. How did the rest of the family fare as the war went on?
Question: have you ever explored an area (with permission, of course) using a metal detector? K
I have not. I”m not opposed to metal detecting when done properly and with permission, but it’s just something I’ve ever gotten interested in myself.
Nice photography!
Thanks!
About the time of the Gaines Mill battle, a 2greatuncle became ill and died in hospital in Richmond on July 6, 1862. He was the second son of that family branch to die; the first was in Smithfield, Virginia, in February, 1862.
Thanks for sharing that story, Carson. Two sons in the first years of the war–what a terrible toll. How did the rest of the family fare as the war went on?
Chris: Nice photo. Except for the time of year, that brings to mind how things may have looked when the 5th Corps line was finally broken.
Thanks, John. I’m glad I could evoke a good sense of the place for you!
Is that hole in the tree what it looks like…made by a cannon ball?