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1. Bernard writes on Petersburg - 1892 - assumed

   Bernard writes about Petersburg, besieged in June 1864. It is not known if he is recalling his own memories or if he is writing a story. Many words within the 19 pages cannot be deciphered as the handwriting is difficult to read. There is no page 3, and the last page is only half of the page. The Federals reached Petersburg in June of 1864, and their lines extended from the Appomattox River to Colonel Avery's house. Only a few brigades opposed...

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2. Flowers for Dead Heroes by Rev. William H. Platt - June 10, 1894

   The twenty-eighth observance of Memorial Day is the basis of this newspaper article. The paper is badly damaged and split at the folds where it was folded and stored. The first part of the article pertains to the ceremony itself and is followed by the oration of the Reverend Platt. Petersburg was attacked thirty years ago by the Union cavalry of General Kautz, held at bay by 125 citizen soldiers under the command of Colonel Archer until reinfo...

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3. R. E. Colston letter to George S. Bernard - 1895

   George S. Bernard received a letter from Raleigh E. Colston that appears to be a clarification. Colston makes reference to Bernard's "War Talks of Confederate Veterans" pages 125-128 and 145-148. The images here represent only pages three and four, as pages one and two are missing. Colston's letter contains his hand-drawn diagram of his position at the opening phase of the Siege of Petersburg. Colston quotes Thomas Carlyle's statement that histor...

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4. "War Talks" - Prospectus of Volume ll - May 26, 1896

   George S. Bernard distributed this flyer to subscribers. He informs the reader that Volume II is ready to go to press, just as soon as he has enough subscribers who will forward $1.50 for the book. The book will be similar to his first volume; it will have 400 pages and contain 27 chapters with portraits, illustrations, and photographs. He lists individuals who have contributed war- time accounts, both civilian and military. This book, like the f...

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