the ghost of Gettysburg page 2 by ric Gustafson
Hello, I am a ghost. Right now I am standing on hallow ground. This is Seminary Ridge and it was the site of fierce fighting on the first day of this battle. It was on this spot that General John Buford's Cavalry Corps First Division held off Confederate forces of Henry Heth.
I can see the Lutheran Theological Seminary as it sits on it's crest. Here in it's cupola General Buford assessed the situation ahead of him and had to make a critical decision. His badly outnumbered cavalry were holding off Confederate forces to the north. His decision to hold the position enabled troops from General Reynolds I Corps to arrive and secure their position.
The actions of General Buford on that first day of battle saved the Union and our history.
research help: ' Ghost Soldiers of Gettysburg' by Patrick Burke and Jack Roth
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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