| "The field upon which we now
stand will be known as classic ground, for here has been the great central
point of the organization of our military forces. When my administration
of public affairs will have been forgotten and the good and evil will be
only known to the investigation of the antiquarian, Camp Curtin, with its
memories and associations, will be immortal."
--Gov. Andrew G. Curtin, 1865
The Bugle
January-March 2001 * Volume
11, Number 1
Features
4 Cover Story—"We drill nearly all day." Sgt. Edward Boots of Company
"H" Writes Home from Camp Curtin
This series of six letters written by Sergeant Edward
Boots of Company "H," 101st PVI reveals a depth of detail not
often found in soldier’s letters. His descendant and namesake, Edward Boots
provided the letters and biographical details.
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Sharpshooting—Trial of Skill of Berdan’s Riflemen
Our center spread engraving from Frank Leslie's
The
American Soldier in the Civil War depicts Berdan’s crack marksmen in
a show of skill before General McClellan and staff. Marc Riddell will discuss
Berdan’s famed sharp shooters at the annual membership meeting on Sunday,
March 4, at the Camp Curtin church. Don’t miss this fascinating presentation.
11 Draft Notice of Henry Oberly of South Lebanon Twp.
Actual draft notices from the Civil War are rare,
and this recently discovered piece is not only local, it directs the recipient
to assemble at Camp Curtin "to be properly officered and equipped." From
the collection of Jim Schmick.
12 Seventh Annual Civil War Seminars at HACC
Sign up early to get your choice of seminars and
instructors at this popular yearly event. We have the complete list of
topics and instructors, and the phone numbers you need to register.
Departments
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President's Message
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New Members
14 PA Gettysburg Monuments Project Update
14 Random Dispatches
15 Schedule of Upcoming Events
COVER PHOTO: The soldier
posing in this Civil War era image is Sergeant Edward Boots of Company
"H," 101st Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteer Infantry. Boots enlisted
in the Beaver Guards in October 1861, in his native Beaver County and soon
found himself on a train bound for Camp Curtin in Harrisburg. His war experiences
took him from the Peninsula Campaign to Andersonville prison, and he wrote
about it all to his relatives back home. His Camp Curtin letters are published
here for the first time, through the courtesy of his descendant Edward
Boots. |
Quarterly Journal of the
Camp Curtin
Historical Society and
Civil War Round Table
2221 North Sixth St.
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Telephone: 717-233-0335
Home Page:
http://www.ezonline.com/campcurtin
L. E. Keener-Farley
President
Terry Hartzell
Vice-President
Marc Riddell
Treasurer
Margaret Shuttlesworth
Secretary
Board of Directors
Craig Caba
Jeannette Cairo
Joe Cairo
David W. Demmy, Sr.
Mayer Foner
Thomas Hilbish
Marc Riddell
Robert J. Rudy
Margaret Shuttlesworth
Ronald Waddell
Ex Officio Members
Rev. Y’Lon Dozier
Camp Curtin Memorial-Mitchell United Methodist Church
Louis Colon
City of Harrisburg
Bruce Bazelon
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
Send Articles to:
George F. Nagle, Editor
6431 Shatto Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17111
Telephone: 717-558-9007
E-mail: gnagle2919@aol.com
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