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Samuel McNair Emmitsburg resident and a soldier in Cole’s Cavalry, Company C, was discharged due to injuries he sustained at Leesburg, Virginia on September 2nd, 1862, and he was the first to capture a Confederate prisoner at Gettysburg. Oliver Horner wrote in Samuel McNair’s obituary, “The march of the armies northward roused him and in June 1863, previous to the fight at Gettysburg he felt strong enough to again mount his horse. With three comrades from his old company, Gwinn, Wolf and Crooks, he started for Gettysburg on the 29th of June and was the first Union soldier to enter Gettysburg after Ewell's Division moved North toward York. He and his companions stopped at the Eagle Hotel and shortly after they arrived citizens told them that a Confederate cavalryman was coming up the street. Young McNair and his friend captured this fellow who afterward proved to be a carrier of dispatches from Lee to Ewell. He was lodged in the jail.”

“McNair and his party returned to the hotel. A little while after a stranger dressed in citizen clothes passed by. The soldiers remarked a peculiar military bearing about the stranger that indicated he was a soldier. Although the other members of the party opposed, Mr. McNair started in pursuit and being better mounted gained on the man who was making every effort to get away. Shots were exchanged between the two, the stranger shooting rapidly, McNair just frequently enough to draw the other's fire. When the young Union soldier judged that the other had spent his ammunition he spurred his horse and captured him. The man proved to be a "Johnnie" but when he surrendered said he was a chaplain. McNair replied, "Yes! A fighting chaplain, evidently from the way in which you are armed and your manner of using your gun." This prisoner was brought back to Gettysburg and also jailed.”

“Hearing that Lee's army was camping west of Gettysburg, towards Cashtown and Bendersville, McNair and his three friends concluded they would make a reconnaissance of the enemy's position. So off they started and when they reached Bream's Tavern they came upon a rebel artilleryman, who they captured, he having strolled outside the lines to replenish his canteens with whiskey, two freshly filled ones being found upon his person. Finding the rebels were encamped only a short distance beyond this, they returned to the town with their prisoners. When they reached the top of Seminary Ridge they found a regiment of cavalry in their front, who had come in on the Bedersville Road during their absence.”

“The "Johnnies" immediately made a dash for our boys, who with their prisoner, beat a hasty retreat across by McMullins to the Emmitsburg Road, which they reached in safety, the rebel cavalrymen in hot pursuit, chasing them at a rapid rate towards Emmitsburg. Fortunately for the three intrepid soldiers at about the Peach Orchard, they met the advance of Buford’s Cavalry, the sight which caused a sudden halt and "Right about wheel" of their pursuers. The prisoner was safely turned over to General Buford, to whom McNair and his comrades tendered their services as scouts and were retained by the General during the entire battle of Gettysburg. It was this little band of Company C, Cole’s Cavalry that captured the first rebels on the famous battlefield of Gettysburg.”

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Itō

Went to Gettysburg battlefield and climbed up the Confederate Ave Observation Tower to confront my fear of heights. It was 75ft up and really windy. I could have died!!!

Yamamoto

Kurt Ravenfeld and I are thinking of visiting Gettysburg on Thursday. Any suggestions for fun things to do up there? :)

Martin

Last fall I bought another bike and sold my dresser. Loved this new bike till today. Heading east on route 30, we came through Gettysburg without a single problem, hardly any traffic or lights. We decide to stop in Earl`s which is just a little bit east of Gettysburg for an adult beverage before returning to York. That is when the problem arose out of no where! I just at that moment realised "I have a black Heritage". I am never going to hear the end of this. So much for being a proud cracker.

Fujita

Today was fun at Gettysburg college I like it there

Amar

@cat_fishh33 once a mth, a mobile healthcare unit comes to gettysburg. Free extractions.

Richardson

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Mizrachi

4601 registered for the 150th reenactment at Gettysburg

Avraham

can anyone that reads this go onto the gettysburg time website and on the home page bottom right vote NO on the online poll for the hamiltonban township rezoning it doesn't matter where you live you can vote. please help me keep the quarry from moving across the street from me!!

Ward

So jealous of the Gettysburg kids....[apus fuck you]

Young

Listening to my fellow brothers rocking a blaze in Gettysburg be safe guys

Lín

@Pumkin2princess Gettysburg. For work. No place fun. :(

Bailey

Releasing 1 video later this week from my new DVD, which is now in production. See it here: http://t.co/3NPFUYZ8jr #cw150 #gettysburg

Kobayashi

Of course my step dad would buy a 4 1/2 movie on Gettysburg

Cooper

Enjoying our last day with Nana and Papa!

Takeuchi

PSYCHEDELIC time in Gettysburg this weekend at Support the Troupes festival!

Lots of new games and improv lessons learned.
Hopefully they will be coming to a theater near you!!!

Happy week of April 8th, everyone!

Robinson

@Luchi_B14 AMAZING going to Gettysburg tomorrow

Agrawal

Congratulations to the Dragon Slayer team today as they finished 4th at the Gettysburg Ironman Duals.

Kaneko

Also went to Gettysburg and saw a hot ass guy in a truck #FourDoor #BrownHairBlueEyes

Sullivan

@Leavittnovelist Alas, Post editors and reporters cannot accept gifts. But I am looking forward to seeing you again at Gettysburg Festival

Nakagawa

busy but good weekend...finishing up the planning for my big Civil War Simulation starting tomorrow. A lot of beginning work, but it makes the end of the year fly by fast! Plus...who doesn't love learning about the Civil War?

Satapathy

The Raven Perch will be closed this week if you would like to book your tour for Gettysburg please call 802-291-1327

Iyer

NOT ONE AMONG THEM WHOLE. A magnificently harrowing trip into the bloody horrors of the Battle of Gettysburg. http://t.co/m300F9NdA6

Nakano

We really lost to Gettysburg

Ross

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Lakhanpal

Experiencing Leadership: A Transformational Journey from Gettysburg, course registration deadline is April 15... http://t.co/RfOpfIIq2I

Carter

28 miles away from Gettysburg Pensilvania

Friedman

@sweetjennavee @rattieswrock @Arinnez @Mordfiddle..what happens in Gettysburg stays in Gettysburg...all evidence will be destroyed

Malik clan

Gettysburg battlefield !!!

Wagle

Looking for a good sweet wine. Suggestions?

Flores

Gettysburg blaze damages apartments http://t.co/BkUQD5W1pR

Kelly

well on the road again day 3 of 12 to Washington DC coming into Lancaster County, Pa will have a Amish dinner tonight. today we were to the crash site of Flight 93 and had a tour of the Gettysburg Battlefield has been a great day!

Poddar

Looking forward to spending next Saturday in Gettysburg with my Peanut. Hitting the shops and a picnic on the battlefield.

Stewart

Gettysburg battlefield tour.

Bennett

Just took the motorcycle out for a ride. Praise God for this gorgeous weather!

Wood

1-4 in Gettysburg today. Getting better but damn I suck!

Maeda

RAMBLINGS FROM A RELUCTANT RETIREE---A BUSY WEEKEND OF FINISHING MY
FED AND ME INCOME TAXES FOR 2012. SECOND YEAR IN A ROW WITH INCOME TAX REFUNDS RATHER THAN HAVING TO PAY INTO THE GOVERNMENT. WE HAD A TASTY TURKEY DINNER PROVIDED BY MY SON WILLIE AND HIS WIFE SABBATHA AND HER MOTHER. IT SEEMED LIKE MY NEPHREW MICHAL JONES WOULD NEVER GET MARRIED, BUT HE FOUND HIS SOULMATE AND WILL BE MARRIED ON APRIL 20TH. WILLIE'S STEP SON DALLAS WILL BE GRADUATING FROM SKOWHEGAN AREA HIGH SCHOOL ON JUNE 9TH. IT HAS BEEN AN UP AND DOWN FOUR YEARS BUT THE
END IS IN SIGHT. IN HIS PORTFOLIO, HE RECEIVED SEVERAL REWARDS AND RECOGNITION FOR HIS COOKING ITEMS, WORK ETHIC, AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS IN THE VOCATIONAL CULLINARY PROGRAM. I AM PROUD OF HIS ACHIEVEMENTS.
CONGRATS TO MY GRANDSON, CHRISTOPHER, WHO PARTICIPATED IN A SCHOOL PROGRAM WHERE STUDENTS MEMORIORIZED PIECES OF HISTORY. HE PRESENTED A PORTION OF THE GETTYSBURG ADDRESS. CONGRATS TO ANTHONY AMERO & MIKE LEBLANC FOR BEING CHOSEN AS THE MORNING SENTINEL BOYS & GIRLS BB COACHES OF THE YEAR. BOTH COACHED AT FOREST HILLS HIGH SCHOOL. "KEEP THE FAITH."