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Thanks
to the complete historical renovation of this site, the view from the Mary
Thompson house (Gen. Lee’s headquarters) is much more in line with how it would
have appeared in 1863. There’s nothing to be done about the modern road, the
modern vehicles, and the modern traffic lights, however. I do wonder if the
Thompsons ever walked along Chambersburg Pike to visit their neighbors the
Slentz family (tenant farmers residing on Edward McPherson’s property). You can
see that it wouldn’t be a very long way to walk, as the McPherson barn
is visible at center left. On a calm day and without the noise of traffic to
which our modern ears are accustomed, they could probably hear each other
shout, even if they couldn’t make out the words.
**HONORED TODAY**
PVT. LEVI MORELAND
Born 1838 --- Died July
03, 1863 at age 25
Co. C, 33RD
Virginia Infantry
Pvt.
Moreland enlisted in April 1861 and was described as being 6’ tall with blue
eyes and dark hair. His place of burial is currently unknown. A brother,
William, was killed in June 1862 in the battle of Gaines’ Mill.
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