Michael martin had much difficulty "alienating" Col. Charles Tew's sword, but stayed true to his purpose and this past March got the go ahead to return the sword.
Not much is known for sure about how the sword got from the Antietam battlefield to the Blythe family. But evidence shows that it was likely acquired by Captain Francis J. Sauter of the 55th Ohio who might have had it shipped home before he was killed at the Battle of Chancellorsville in March 1863.
On Wednesday, the Citadel will send 9 cadets, 4 faculty members and other supporters to the Antietam battlefield to receive the sword from Canada.
The sword will eventually go to the Citadel's Daniel Library for display where it will be reunited with Tew's silver cup. The library also has Tew's diploma, some of his letters and other documents.
--Old Secesh
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