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| Posted: Tue Jun 29th, 2010 12:57 pm |
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Old Blu Member
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June 29, 1863 Imbodens troops are still combing the neighborhood for supplies in and around Cove Gap and Mountain. From all indications their search has been fruitful. At the same time, Colonel George Imboden orders Capt. William D. Ervin to make a scout again back to McConnellsburg which will be back across the Tuscarora Mountain which is about 7 miles of some rough terrain from Cove Gap back to McConnellsburg.  For what ever reason, they took along the loot they had gathered and left it tied behind their saddles and they will find later that was a big mistake. Captain Ervine decided to split his command leaving half at Chambersburg-Bedford Turnpike and He and the rest headed toward town and into a trap. On this ‘Y’ in the road is where Captain Ervine divided his forces. This is looking West down the main street of McConnellsburg.  That same morning, Captain Abram Jones was ordered to take Co.A 1st New York (Lincoln) Cavalry and make a scout toward McConnellsburg and on the way, he was to check at the McIlvain Hotel to see if there were any of Imboden’s men in the vicinity. Here is a picture of McIlvain’s Hotel today. It appears to be well taken care of but I don’t believe there is anyone living there  (Continued)
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| Posted: Tue Jun 29th, 2010 01:00 pm |
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Old Blu Member
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Cap. Jones had 31 troops when he got to McConnellsburg arriving about 8:30 am and another 50 mostly unarmed militia riders rode in from the North on cove road. June 29, 1863. The trap is set. The road in the background that Is leading up to the mountain is where Capt. Jones is first seen just leisurely moving up the street when Capt. Ervine CSA hollered CHARGE!! The locals say that at that time Capt. Jones turned his troops with swords drawn and in formation facing the charge. As they got down to the Fulton House one of Capt. Ervin’s men alerted them that there were soldiers to the right. This was the militia that was posted at the Court House. I would guess, if there was such on horseback as a ‘screeching halt’, that is what Ervine’s men did and now the Fight is on! Capt. Ervine returned to where he dropped off half of his force and continued retreating back up the mountain at this location . As they headed out of town toward the Mountain, were disposing of the booty they had tied to the saddle trying to make haste.  This has not been a good day for General Imboden. Of the 55 Confederates there were 2 men killed, a few seriously wounded and 32 captured including Capt. Ervine and Lt. Jordan. The 2 men killed were buried along the road and were the first Confederates killed on Pennsylvania soil.  
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| Posted: Tue Jun 29th, 2010 03:08 pm |
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pamc153PA Member
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Old Blu, I usually do my own version of the "countdown" to the battle of Gettysburg at this time of the year, so this is a nice addition! Thanks! Pam
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| Posted: Tue Jun 29th, 2010 09:50 pm |
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Old Blu Member
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Glad you enjoy.
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