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The
Eleventh Corps Line is one of those places on the Gettysburg battlefield that
doesn’t seem to be a particular favorite for visitors --- maybe some don’t even
know it’s there. At any rate, it’s not very heavily traveled (which makes for
great photos).This shot was taken from near the Francis Barlow statue and shows
the Old Alms House Cemetery on an overcast autumn day. Part of Oak Ridge and Oak Hill can be seen at
right, albeit not in the best detail. I’m not sure if the rocks in a row have
any significance, but since Gettysburg is so full of tradition and history, I’m
guessing they probably do. (Or someone just liked the way they looked).
**HONORED TODAY**
PVT. THOMAS HALEY
CO. E, 157th New York
Infantry
Born 1836 --- Died July 15,
1863 at 27
Pvt.
Haley enlisted in August 1862, husband of Mary Ann and father of Mary Jane
(aged 3) and Agnes (aged 1). He received a mortal wound on the first day of
battle and later suffered an amputation. He was buried in Gettysburg National
Cemetery.
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