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1. Alice I. Gidding September letter - September 3, 1892

   Alice Gidding is writing Bernard to tell him she has received his letter, was glad to hear from him and his family, and wishes they could meet again. Perhaps some day she will see them. She tells Bernard about the photo he had referred to. She and her sister (Mrs. Blake) had one together with several Confederate friends, but cannot put her hands on one just now. She has written to her other sister (Mrs. Weedon) who lives in Washington D. C., and ...

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2. Dr. H. N. D. Parker letter - July 31, 1894

   Parker is writing to Bernard informing him that he has received Volume One of War Talks of Confederate Veterans and the prospectus. He encloses payment for two copies of Volume One, and asks for extra copies of the prospectus so that he can distribute them to his Grand Army Post. Parker has looked over the book and approves of the content very much, and states that others who have interest in the late war should also approve. He will present ...

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3. Howard Aston letter - December 3, 1892

   A letter from Howard Aston thanking George Bernard for his kindness, and acknowledging that he received his copy of "War Talks of Confederate Veterans." Aston states that he has only glanced over it but hopes to thoroughly peruse the book shortly. He had hoped to see Bernard at the Grand Army of the Republic Encampment in Washington City, but was not able to attend. Howard Aston was a partner in a company that manufactured flour, based in Zan...

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4. Invitation to 4th NY Artillery Reunion - August 5, 1892

   An invitation to Bernard to attend the Seventh Annual Reunion of the 4th New York Heavy Artillery, which will be held in Washington, D.C., on September 20, 1892. There will be a parade, and a dinner that will be held at the Willard Hotel. The next day there will be a tent meeting of the Association in White Lot. Excursions to forts and battlefields on ensuing days at minimum expense. Posts seeking free lodgings should apply at once. A list of ...

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5. J. C. O. Redington, Editor letter - August 4, 1892

   The Acme Haversack was a National Magazine of Patriotism and Song. The header at the top of the page indicates that for the year 1892, all subscribers would receive various volumes and souvenir issues. It appears Bernard had written the magazine for a map he wished to use. The editor wrote that Colonel Rogers of the Battlefield Association had received Bernard's letter requesting the map of the battlefield. The Colonel asked the editor, Reding...

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6. Military Day at the Ice Palace - 1895

   Three separate newspaper clippings are pasted on a single sheet of paper. Handwritten notes indicate the clippings are from different newspapers. Each announces that George S. Bernard will deliver a lecture at the Ice Palace on July 5, [1895], designated "Military Day". The subject would be "War Sketches From 1861 to 1865", with recollections of the battle of the Crater. Military organizations and Confederate camps were to have reserved seats. A ...

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7. Petersburg, (VA) Progress Book Review - September 9, 1893

   On September 9, 1893 the Petersburg Progress printed reviews of George Bernard's book "War Talks of Confederate Veterans" from a list of newspapers. National Tribune (Washington D.C.) Intensely interesting volume of war tales. All the statements are believed to be correct. It is neatly illustrated and a valuable contribution to the library of any veteran. Philadelphia North American - The plan of the book is ingenious and is successfu...

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8. Thank you letter from George N. Bliss - May 31, 1892

   A letter from George N. Bliss apologizing for his delay in thanking George S. Bernard for forwarding papers containing Confederate reminiscences. Bliss hopes to meet with Bernard some day, and tells him he will be in Washington City with the Grand Army in September and perhaps they can see each other. Bliss also extended an invitation to Bernard to visit Rhode Island, and hopes nothing may occur to interrupt Bernard's historical work.

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9. W. E. Cameron letter of May 12, 1893 - May 12, 1893

   Cameron, writing from Chicago, tells Bernard that for two months he has been busy and has not been able to do much about the sale of "War Talks of Confederate Veterans." The first of June he will conclude the writing of his Philadelphia book, which has kept him busy, but then will have time for leisure and to visit old friends in the Grand Army and Confederate Camps. He says he has written fourteen hundred pages of six hundred words each si...

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