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Preservation & Progress Volume 29, Issue 3 15 25th Anniversary Late in July 1863, she received a letter from Henry F. Stewart who had been recovering from his own battle wounds. In June 1864 Sgt. Stewart’s widow and Henry visited Sallie. Her diary tells of the walks and talks they enjoyed together— around the college and the seminary and picnicking on Little Round Top. She and Henry fell in love and married on October 17, 1867. They moved to Jamestown, Pennsylvania, where Henry became the pastor of the United Presbyterian Church. Unfortunately, Henry became ill, too weak even to continue his pastoral duties, and died after less than a year of marriage before their child was born. Sallie raised their son, Henry Alexander Stewart, alone. He became a doctor (general practitioner) in Gettysburg and helped found the Annie B. Warner Hospital, the precursor of the Gettysburg Hospital. Dr. Stewart died in 1956. Sallie returned to Gettysburg and resumed her teaching career, this time at the “Colored School on Franklin Street” in Gettysburg. She continued to serve in various teaching and volunteer positions, as well as being a part-time seamstress, until her death in 1922. She is buried in the Evergreen Cemetery. It must have been son Henry who had the engraving made on her grave marker— it states: Daughter, sister & wife of a soldier Faithful unto death Above all A mother Sources: Conklin, Eileen F. (1993) Women at Gettysburg 1863 . Gettysburg PA: Thomas Publications Rodgers, Sarah Sites. (1996) The Ties of the Past: The Gettysburg Diaries of Salome Myers Stewart 1854–1922 Gettysburg, PA: Thomas Publications C E L E B RAT E THE of the release of the iconic movie Gettysburg with Director ron maxwell, actor Stephen lang, and historian harold holzer and other special guests at the Majestic Theater in downtown Gettysburg on October 13 . attendees are welcome to attend a Q&a session with the Director beginning at 5 p.m. before the film begins at 6 p.m. Proceeds from ticket purchases support the preservation and education missions of the Gettysburg Foundation and Journey through hallowed Ground. H VIP Tickets L I M I T E D AVA I L A B I L I T Y a special dinner at the Gettysburg national military Park museum and visitor’s Center on Friday, october 12 featuring a pre-dinner private performance by acclaimed actor Stephen lang. Behind-the-scenes access to the battlefield on Saturday, october 13. a viP ticket to the screening of the movie Gettysburg at the majestic theater on Saturday, october 13 . tickets to the Cyclorama, museum and Film for use that weekend. For complete details, visit gettysburgfoundation.org . General Admission: $25