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1. Closing Days of the Army of Northern Virginia by William Mahone - July 25, 1895

   Bernard has cut and pasted the first two pages of Mahone's transcribed letter, and has inserted a biography of Mahone, along with a third page (inserted by Bernard) to finish the biography. The letter then continues for 29 pages, where at the bottom of the page an addendum is inserted. The last two pages are by Bernard. Mahone was born in Southhampton County on December 1, 1826; he was educated at VMI, graduating in 1847. He taught school for ...

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2. Cockade City's Surrender by J. P. Williamson - June 17, 1894

   The first four pages are newspaper strips that have been glued to scrap paper. The paper is from Bernard's old legal cases; the typing on the reverse is visible through the paper. At the bottom of the first page is a biography, written by Bernard, of Mr. Williamson. Inserted between the cut newspaper articles are photo images that are referred to within the text. Following the first four pages are four pages, titled "Addendum", that pertain to an...

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3. George Jefferson Hundley recollections - April 29, 1895

   George Jefferson Hundley was born near Mobile, Alabama in 1838. On his mother's side he was the great-great-grandson of Peter Field Jefferson, who was an uncle of President Thomas Jefferson. Orphaned at an early age he was reared by relatives in Amelia County, Virginia. He studied law in Lexington, Virginia, and was licensed to practice in 1860. Hundley enlisted as a private in the 19th Virginia Infantry, where he was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant....

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4. Hail the Army of Northern Virginia. - 1895

   Part of a badly-deteriorated letter that indicates it is page 3. At the fold where the typing stops and a hand-written poem begins, there is a partial name. The typewritten name is more than likely that of the author, who appears to be W. Eagleston. The contents, though meager, inform the reader that the men who fought for the Army of Northern Virginia were men who continued to believe in their native land, despite the odds. He wants future gener...

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5. McLean-House Shingles - Two wooden shingles from the McLean house in Appomattox Court House, Virginia. 19th century, American. Given to Carrie Doyle by Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Ragland, who owned the house when it was sold. The McLean home in the village of Appomattox Court House, Virginia, was used on 9 April 1865 for the surrender meeting between General Robert E. Lee, C.S. A. and Lt. General Ulysses S. Grant, U.S.A. The house was also used on 10 April 1865, for the Surrender Commissioners meeting, and over the next few years as the Headquarters of Major General John Gibbon, U.S.A. The McLeans left Appomattox Court House and returned to Mrs. McLean's Prince William County, Virginia estate in the fall of 1867. When Wilmer McLean defaulted on repayment of loans, the banking house of "Harrison, Goddin, and Apperson" of Richmond, Virginia brought a judgement against him, and the "Surrender House" was sold at public auction on 29 November 1869. In 1872, Nathaniel H. Ragland purchased the property for $1,250.00. On 1 January 1891, the property was sold by the Widow Ragland for the sum of $10.000.00 to Captain Myron Dunlap of Niagra Falls, New York. Myron Dunlap and fellow speculators went through two or three plans intending to capitalize on the notoriety of the property, one idea was to dismantle the home and move it to Chicago, Illinois as an exhibit at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. The house was dismantled and packed for shipping, but due to cash flow and legal problems, the plan was never brought to fruition. The home sat dismantled in piles subject to vandals, collectors, and the environment for 50 years. On 10 April 1940, Appomattox Court House National Historical Monument was created by Congress to include approximately 970 acres. Historical data was collected, and architectural plans were drawn up to begin the reconstruction process. On 9 April 1949, 84 years after the historic meeting reuniting the county, the McLean House was opened by the National Park service for the first time to the public.

   1967.46 a & b

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6. Memo - from W. H. P. (William H. Parham) - 1894

   The initials W. H. P. are written at the end of the memo and the author is believed to be William H. Parham. The content of the memo relates to quotes or statements made within reports that Generals Grant, Burnside and Meade made in regards to action in and around the Crater, at Petersburg. First entry. A reference to a statement in General Grant's memoirs states that - (partial quote) " ...Lee got up re-inforcements... ". WHP writes - " Now ...

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7. Two roof shingles from the McLean House at Appomattox Cout House, Virginia. - Two roof shingles from the McLean House in Appomattox Court House, Virginia. 19th century, American. Notes indicate the shingles were given to Carrie Doyle by Mr. and Mrs. Ragland who owned the house. The McLean home in the village of Appomattox Court House, Virginia, was used on 9 April 1865 for the surrender meeting between General Robert E. Lee, C.S. A., and Lt. General Ulysses S. Grant, U.S.A. The house was also used on 10 April 1865, for the Surrender Commissioners' meeting, and over the next few years as the Headquarters of Major General John Gibbon, U.S.A. The McLeans left Appomattox Court House and returned to Mrs. McLean's Prince William County, Virginia estate in the fall of 1867. When Wilmer McLean defaulted on repayment of loans, the banking house of "Harrison, Goddin, and Apperson" of Richmond, Virginia brought a judgement against him, and the "Surrender House" was sold at public auction on 29 November 1869. In 1872, Nathaniel H. Ragland purchased the property for $1,250.00. On 1 January 1891, the property was sold by the Widow Ragland for the sum of $10.000.00 to Captain Myron Dunlap of Niagra Falls, New York. Myron Dunlap and fellow speculators went through two or three plans intending to capitalize on the notoriety of the property, one idea was to dismantle the home and move it to Chicago, Illinois as an exhibit at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. The house was dismantled and packed for shipping, but due to cash flow and legal problems, the plan was never brought to fruition. The home sat dismantled in piles subject to vandals, collectors, and the environment for 50 years. On 10 April 1940, Appomattox Court House National Historical Monument was created by Congress to include approximately 970 acres. Historical data was collected, and architectural plans were drawn up to begin the reconstruction process. On 9 April 1949, 84 years after the historic meeting reuniting the county, the McLean House was opened by the National Park service for the first time to the public.

   1967.46

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