John Burns, The Only Man In Gettysburg, PA., Who Fought At The Battle
| Description: |
From Harpers Weekly: ... John Burns, the only citizen of Gettysburg who shouldered his rifle and went out to do battle in the Union ranks against the enemies of his country. The old man made his appearance in a uniform which he had worn in the last war, but he fought as stoutly as any young man in the army. Honor to his name! Old Burnss house is there too, a memorial in its way of the fight: from its condition it looks as though it would not be very likely to remain many years as an object of curiosity. Information from page 534. |
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| Origin: | 1863 |
| Created By: |
Harper's Weekly from a photograph by Brady |
| Publisher: |
[New York, Harper's Magazine Co., etc.] |
| Source: |
http://images.indianahistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/dc008/id/1056 |
| Collection: |
Civil War Materials |
| Copyright: |
This image may be printed or downloaded by individuals, schools or libraries for study, research or classroom teaching without permission. For other uses contact: mailto:visualcollections@indianahistory.org |
| Geography: |
Pennsylvania--Gettysburg |
| Subjects: |
Gettysburg Campaign, 1863 United States History--Civil War, 1861-1865 United States History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Pictorial works Soldiers Military campaigns Military service, Voluntary Gettysburg, (Pa.) Gettysburg, Battle of, Gettysburg, Pa., 1863 |
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