Our first meeting since the Spring was held via Zoom on Monday November 16th with a presentation by Jim Mundy on the Union soldier James Tanner.
Tanner lost both legs at Second Bull Run and went on to recuperate, learn shorthand, and be called upon to record testimony on the nights of April 14-15, 1865 dealing with the assassination of President Lincoln.
Tanner became an advocate for pensions for Veterans, and later became the unwitting focus of charges of corruption in the Harrison administration.
Mundy’s presentation was fascinating and a wonderful way to begin our Zoom meetings until we can meet in person again.
Below are some of the photos shown by our presenter as well as some screen shots of the participants.
Our next Zoom meeting is December 1st.
