It's amazingly crazy Eric's connection with his family and the town of Gettysburg and, have his museum in his great-grandfather's house. So awesome! Thanks JD for putting this video together and to Eric for sharing the story on how he obtained those letters. This is why I love this channel. All the personal stuff.

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When he flipped it over to reveal the signature I got chills.

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Pretty wild.

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@davidmonk really? I got a chub when i seen it

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Thank for that SHORT story.

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​@David Monk you're welcome

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How exciting it must have been for Erik to have seen his grandfather's signature! What a great story down sentimental lane!

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Pretty wild.

Anyday with a history underground video is a good day! Keep up the great work JD!

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I've passed the house and Jennie's grave on many occasions. I've never thought about her story before. The casualties of war are real people with loves, fears, and personalities, all lost and forgotten by the magnitude of the events that surround them and in the passage of time.

What a great coincidence that the letters ended up back at the Pfeffer house. I can certainly understand the family cutting out the "good parts" of these letters, but the collector/historian in me says, what a crying shame. Another excellent & informative video, JD!

The human-interest stories are what I enjoy most about history. Tillie Pierce's story is another great story, a teenage girl caught-up in the battle, she survived though.

I find it incredible and almost unbelievable that she was the only civilian killed in the three days. I mean, no way. As always, fantastic content!!

My Uncle works across the street from this museum and I have had a love for this town since my visits as a child. Thank you for making these videos. I wouldn't be surprised if you all know each other.

Awesome collection from Ms Wade, it really tells a story. Sadly, imagine 150 years from now, JDs great grandson in a museum looking at Jennie Wade's relatives artifacts. What will be left to tell a story? Maybe a cell phone, or an iPad, or maybe even a Starbucks cup. The personal labors of affection in letters and belongings are sadly long gone and all that's left are Twitter posts and KZread comments, we are losing so much so fast!

Absolutely amazing how all this came full circle for Erik getting these letters.

Great Job JD and Erik! The Journey of obtaining the letters was really cool! Thank you Grandfather for the assist!!!

I find it amazing that only one civilian died during the battle. With all the gunshots flying around, all the cannon fire over three days with a bit over 50,000 casualties that Jennie Wade was the only civilian hit........ Thanks to JD and Erik for keeping American History alive.

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From the angle of the shot, that was intent. Take out one, to get to another; The truth will set you/us free. Divine direction with the reason unknown until revealed by The Creator. The History is our heritage to learn and follow our genetic predisposition or change it. We decide. That's our choice, given by God. In God we trust. In God I trust.

Wow!! They were meant to be together in life as well as death. 😢

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Pretty crazy story.

What a great story. Thank you.

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Glad that you enjoyed it!

I think it's GREAT, that this young man is overseeing the preservation of history that his great great grandfathers lived thru and participated in. In Their House! No less. .. I just hope his children will Continue The Tradition

I remember as a young child of six or so my parents took me to her house. This was the early sixties but I got such a feeling of sorrow and woe. I've never shaken, nor do I want to forget that feeling I witnessed

If I read it, I'll probably start crying!😢

I’ve always found Jenny’s story a tragic and fascinating one. I’ve been to her house a number of times day and night. I believe nothing is by accident and her letter went to their proper place of rest. The fact the her Lover Skelly died over the same conflict together in a sense, glorifies this story even more. Kind Thanks, Many Blessings and Safe Journeys! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania

Just wanted to mention how incredibly amazing it is having watched most of the your WWII videos to now have discovered the American Veterans Center channel where they interview the military personnel who were there, from D-Day, Eagles Nest, and even post war events at places like Okinawa which was of particular interest to me since my uncle was killed there. The veteran's stories combined with the your channel just brings a whole new level of understanding to the humanity and sacrifices of WWII

I remember visiting the Jenny Wade house as a young girl. I always remembered her name because it was so sad she was killed and at a young age. It intrigued me. Thank you for sharing.

Awesome! I didn’t even know about these. Learned something really cool from this! Good job brother!

So good to see all that history being preserved, respected cherished. Hope people, wherever put their petty ways aside and learn from history. Very interesting.

JD thank you so much for all this great information We just spent few days in Gettysburg which you gave us the push to go Wow so glad we went and saw so many sites that you suggested We ended up at Gettysburg Museum Eric was there and told him we came because we saw on your utube channel Wow what a Great collection of items he has there. We are from Michigan and we’re able to find the monuments associated with the amen who came and fought at Gettysburg.Such a Great trip to see all this history and honor all those who answered the call ❤️

Jennie Wade is one of my favorite historical figures from the Battle of Gettysburg and her story is just so interesting including her relationship with her boyfriend Jack Skyell. But the letters are very very genuine and what I find interesting is that Jack was friends with a confederate soldier named Wesley Culp. Whose family owned the farm that was below culp's Hill and it's where he would die on the third day of the Battle of Gettysburg.

Both of my grandfathers, and great grandfather, worked with wood and carpentry, and now I work with wood too. That's such a great legacy that your family home is a museum for everyone to share with and learn from.

I love when history gets discovered!! Very cool stuff, guys!

Thanks for your and Eric's work . Have a great day.

What a great video!! 💜 Gettysburg is one of my favorite places and I’ve been to the Jenny Wade house many times but never seen the letters at the museum! Her story has ALWAYS intrigued me. Can’t wait to go back!!!

That's amazing! I got engaged at the Jennie Wade house back in 2003.

I love the passion Eric has the excitement in his voice when he's talking about the history. I've had the pleasure of meeting n talking with him n the excitement he has just sparked more excitement in myself thank u JD n Eric for all u do

Awesome story. Amazing the letters come back to an appropriate resting place.

Hearing about the letter's was very interesting! It's so sad that they both died. But hopefully neither one had to grieve for the other. Hopefully their together now in heaven & are in peace.

This is so amazing. Love the Jennie Wade story, and so excited to hear about the book and letters. Definitely have to get the book. Love the civilian stories during the battle. Thank you JD and Erik.

This is my favorite KZread channel by far. Great content, educational, and always interesting. Thank you.

O man that is cool! So interesting that Eric has a connection to Jeny Wade via his great grandfather. That is why i love content like this.

Wow! What a small world we live in! What a great story.

Great video.. my family visited Gettysburg in 2000 and I’ve been a history buff ever since.

Totally amazing. Beautiful & heart breaking story

Enjoyed the video mate can't wait for the next one

Thank you JD for sharing this information! Loved it !💯❤️

Great video! Can’t wait to be here tomorrow night!!

Awesome stuff y'all. Love the back stories. Thanks for sharing the info with us. 👍👍👍👍👍

Very, very interesting! Thanks for sharing the info

JD, please thank Erik for this great story on Jenny Wade. It was always great to get all your story on WW2, Gettysburg and more.

outstanding! Love your channel!

Very cool video. Love this channel. Always learn something new

What a great story about Eric's grandfather.

I was here back in 1969 with my dad and youngerbrother. The Jennie Wade story was sad then, and even now her history haunts me. War is questionable at least. (Ihave been deleted several times for my comments. I mean nothing bad.) History is fascinating.

Great information and video.

Awesome one man! My father, who is a huge Civil War buff told me about Jennie Wade when I was kid. Thank you for reminding me that he did so, otherwise I would have completely forgot about it. Cheers 👍👍👍

Amazing story, thank you.

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Great episode! I was just in town this past weekend!

Thank you so much for this video!!! I love Gettysburg and try to get there a few times a year. This is such an interesting story!!!

Another great piece of civil war history thank you so very much for sharing hope you have a wonderful holiday weekend brother 👍👍❤️

Wow small world. Super interesting!!✌️🇺🇲

This is fantastic

Another cracking video. the bit at the end with the direct link to Eric's Great Grandfather amazing

Wow, such an interesting story. It must feel pretty special to be connected to all of that history through family members. Great job telling the story through the video :)

Great story

Something large scared the heck out of me while touring Jennie Wade house. I pushed through the group and they looked at me like I was crazy..I told them what had just happened to me in the other room while taking pictures. The tour guide just laughed and said that happened before. Scary but fun??

Wow! Very cool!

Wow talk about history lesson comes to life with tragic story really mind blowing to get family connection to history .

Outstanding video JD. I hope i see Erik when i visit Gettysburg.

Awesome History.

Wow! Love you got those letters! And I need that bookB

I first read about Ms. Wade many years ago in a fiction book so I didn’t know if her story was true or not and then my family and I made our first trip there and I found out that it was true plus a whole lot more and I ended up buying a book about her and I find her story just so interesting and I look for anything that I can get that I can find out more about her. So I will be looking into getting this book that this young man was talking about. Thank you for producing such wonderful information and I always learn something that I didn’t know when I watch them.

great story

That’s incredible about the letters and Erik’s great grandfather! WOW!

HEY, JD & ERIC YES,...The Jennie Wade story Is so very sad bu t I Imagine there's so many different types of love story From the civil war Year's But thanks for letting us know This story OK guy's take care stay safe and Will see you 9n the next video

Very cool !

Very neat video!

Been going to Gettysburg every year since 1984 when I was 4 years old and every time I have to visit the Ginny Wade house. I've been through it more times than I can count ,but it's just kinda a part of a trip to "The Berg" ( as we call it) that isn't complete without a visit there. Anyone remember the old observation tower ?

Erik is awesome! Cool stories!

The last time I went there to 2018 to Gettysburg I went to the Jenny Wade house. I was excited about it but there was more open field battle from July 1st and earthworks no long there today sadly. Loved the museum and shop though. Also interesting Johnston Skelly's father was also a Union soldier.

Very cool story of how Erik got the letters. Now I know that both Jenny and Ginny are correct.

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Yeah, kind of interesting how she signed her name both ways.

I may have to buy the book. Sounds fascinating! Sad though the house is surrounded be a hotel.

Poor Jennie Wade.

Ok I’m commenting before I watch I admit it. I also looked before I watched.

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@@TheHistoryUnderground liked before I watched.

I now know where I’m going on vacation this year

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Tried to get in Erik's museum when we were there 2 weeks ago and it was unfortunately closed. Was hoping to see and buy.

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Good excuse to come back 🙂

I think I learn something every time I watch your videos. I thought the Gettysburg battle was longer. I guess because so much happened and how much you hear about it. I also almost wonder if Jennie Wade was killed on purpose, because she made food for the Union, but was killed by the Confederates.

Thank you for another outstanding informative video. I was wondering if Jack was aware of Jennie's death while he was away fighting the war.

Cool video

My great grandfathers name is on a monument to the 139th Infantry in Gettysburg

Cool, How it went Full Circle! :) JJ

Been there. Took the tour. History.

Unlike now, spelling was not hard and fast for most of written History. Also nicknames were very prevalent as they are today. If you were named Mary or John or other extremely common names, it was useful within families and communities to assign nicknames so everyone knew Which Mary you were talking about. I do wish you had read us a letter. It took the Docent 10 minutes to disclose nothing more than reiterating repeatedly that she was killed and had a Romance. We knew that. Hearing “Her voice” about the times would have been unique and touching.

Very Sad what happened to her. I remember her story when I visited Gettysburg as a kid back in 1972. or 73?🙄

Amazing story,are the books you recommend be read on kindle

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Hmmm.....not sure.

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@@TheHistoryUnderground okay just thought I would ask

Someone should update the Jennie Wade Wikipedia page. It states only one of her letters survived. There might be other updates needed too.

When Zak Bagans brought his group here, they captured Jenny's voice saying "I'm pregnant."

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Ehhh…..

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Why don’t you ever show where they took her body to the seller and walk down in there?. I did it in the 90s as a kid. It was real scary at the time.😮

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Did that in another episode. Link in the description. 🙂

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Cellar. Nobody sold her.

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@@cynthiacronin2794 ~ Maybe Jack tried to - could be the part of the letters that got cut out. 🙃

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Great job. Enjoyed Eric’s enthusiasm when he brought up his great grandfather’s name & family connection.

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It’s a shame they built that motel behind her house.

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Yeah, it'd be nice to see it restored to a state closer to how it was in 1863.

Did I miss it? HOW did she die? Was she outside and got caught in the crossfire? thanks, interesting video.

Nice use of the word titanic

Very interesting. There was a rumor that Ginny was pregnant at the time of her death. We'll never know.

I can just imagine what goes on with putting some of these videos together. Let's do a video about some civil war letters... That doesn't sound like an interesting topic... I can make it interesting, Fam...then (200k views later) I told you so....

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OH Boy, I'm third................

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