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1. Fight at Malvern Hill - Article written by George S. Bernard - September 23, 1897

   This article, printed in the September 26, 1887 issue of the Petersburg Index Appeal, was written by George S. Bernard on September 23, 1887. The newspaper is in pieces and some lines can not be read. The article is very detailed. Many paragraphs were taken from the reports of the officers (Northern and Southern) directly involved in the battle. To help summarize the article the names of the individuals who gave a report or relate their recoll...

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2. letter - March 9, 1838

   Letter headed "Pttsa. C. H. Mar. 9th 1838" from George Gilmer to his mother, Mary Gilmer, at Hardin's Tavern, Albemarle County, Virginia. Discusses settlement of her estate where property was located in several states, discusses conserving cash, advises against loaning out funds unless you receive "ample security". George reports on his law practice in several courts, his desire "to get married, but who?" Mentions his slave, Lewis, who has writte...

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