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This
was the view no Yankee wanted to have. The barrel belongs to the Madison
Artillery of Louisiana, also known as Moody’s Battery, and is a 24-pounder
Howitzer crafted in Austria. The barrel was cast either in 1858 or 1859 (I’m
not sure which of the two pieces this one is). What I love most about this
photo is the details, and the fact that despite needing a good painting, this
piece is in relatively good shape considering its age.
**HONORED TODAY**
PVT. JOHN ALBRIGHT
Co. F, 12th New Jersey
Infantry
Born circa 1828 --- Died
July 03, 1863 at age 35
Pvt.
Albright enlisted in August 1862 and was a farmer. At Gettysburg he suffered a
mortal head wound and was first buried at the Peter Frey farm along Taneytown
Road. He was later reinterred at Gettysburg National Cemetery.
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