There he began his association with the Tredegar Iron Company , which would become an important Southern foundry once the Civil War began .
Following the Mexican - American War , Gorgas served in Pennsylvania and in November 1851 was transferred to Fort Monroe in Virginia .
There Gorgas began Gorgas ' association with the Tredegar Iron Company , which would become an important Southern foundry once the Civil War began .
Following the Mexican - American War , Gorgas served in Pennsylvania and in November 1851 was transferred to Fort Monroe in Virginia .