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1. Newspaper article on Elliott's Brigade at the Crater - March 5, 1899

   This newspaper article takes up two full pages with the first part on the front page, continuing on the reverse. The paper is deteriorating, which has resulted in some empty spaces. Four images make up the front page and four images the reverse. The first two images are advertisements and have no connection to the story. The story of Elliott's Brigade begins at the bottom half of the front page and continues on the whole of the reverse side. The ...

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2. W. R. Hopkins letter - July 23, 1892

   Letter from W. R. Hopkins to George Bernard stating that he enclosed a printed copy of Captain D. N. Walker's notes on the Crater fight on July 30, 1864. He states that Bernard can use any part of the notes he wishes for his "War Talks of Confederate Veterans". Hopkins continues by saying that he has not fixed a title for a book he is putting together, but then says it will be "History of Fort Hell" and vicinity. He will include reminiscences...

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3. W. R. Hopkins letter - July 28, 1892

   There is a connection between this letter from W. R. Hopkins written to George Bernard and another letter from Hopkins to Bernard, Object ID 2009.75.050. This letter written on July 28 is requesting that Bernard not print the part of Captain Walker's letter that relates to Lt. Otey's condition on the morning of the mine explosion, or to his behavior, as it would do no good and would create hard feelings. In contrast, the Hopkins letter writ...

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