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Anne St. John

Guest Speakers from the Civil War

This morning I was meeting with my Great Great Grandfather, Miles St. John, who served in the Civil War in the 48th NY Infantry. He told me of battles at Ft. Wagner, South Carolina, and of Olustee, Florida alongside of the 54th Massachusetts.

Civil War hero Robert Gould Shaw
Col. Robert Gould Shaw, 54th Massachusetts

The following contains channeled messages:

Col. Robert Gould Shaw: "I was in the Civil War as was your great, great grandfather. We fought alongside of each other during the battle of Fort Wagner, where I fell (died) during the infantry charge to the fort. We nearly collided in one access point. He was coming into view and I was holding my men steady. Then we heard the clamoring of rebel soldiers. We heard them whoop and holler at our men. And one laid down his life just to take the first shot at my soldiers. Men in this war were fighting for the way to live. Men in my regiment held out for equal pay. As they wound up being all black, and men of color. My family was of abolitionist rank. We touted that any man could learn to read and write, becoming educated, as we were. And some, when given the time, would even surpass our own standards.

My men were in the front of the line at Ft. Wagner. We remained in the front and many were captured, killed and put to death. I was marked as their leader. I am thankful for that honor. I remain a friend of your Gt. Gt. Grandfather, and I wish you well."


Miles St. John, 48th NY Infantry: "I was also a Corporal at this time. I foulmouthed that guy (who died to shoot first) for shooting my men. The officer in charge was Robert. But I found it as an insult to our troops in my view. We are all a team. As we fight along side each other. My mother told me that I was a born lieutenant and I made it to 2nd Lt. as you know. I was not worried. I worked hard to stay alive.

Civil War soldier with his great grandson
Miles St. John, 48th NY Infantry at 90 with Great Grandson Ed

And in the battle of Olustee, I was nearly captured. I found out that my skin was white but I tanned easy. But that is the way it is in the fields. I was using the gun as a hat rack to see if there were any Johnny Rebs in the area, but I see that the coast is clear, so I made it a ways to a latrine and was caught with my britches down. The men that made me drop my weapon, I nearly fired it on accident to alert my troops. But sometimes, things happen. And my tallness was the reason I was saved. At six foot two and a half inches, I was tall and with my hat on to show which side I was on, I walked tall through the reeds. A snake nearly took my leg as well, but suddenly, I found the two reb soldiers on the ground. They were shot and killed by my friends from the barracks. Those men saw me walking casually away, and not hunkered down. That meant a fight. And they snuck up to see me being taken to the enemy's encampment. I say, you would see the men in tears had I been so short sighted as not to be taken away straight and narrow, and that is what led to my rescue."


"My point is, Anne, that we are all of Spirit now, but at one time we were all in a lifetime. We see the fight that you engage in with the men that wanted to make you feel hardly real. Or the foul mouthed man that angered you in your life. We are ready to stand with you. And we are really welcoming the men and women that find the Mediumship world as a good tool to use to talk to their ancestors. We are in Heaven. We are in a good mind. And I am inclined to help you whenever possible. Just remember to pray for peace." Gt Gt Grandfather Miles.


My family in Spirit is my favorite to speak with in the day. I am happy to do this for you as well. Remember, it is for those that you are close to in your life. As well as those that you know in Spirit. I believe this topic came up today as I am off to vote early in the 2024 election. I am not going to say who I am voting for, except that I am voting on the side of peace. ❤️



Anne St. John, Psychic Medium & Spiritual Life Coach.

You may book appointments online for virtual and phone appointments. I assure you it is as if you are sitting with me in front of you personally.




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