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1. John Thomas Parham talks before the A. P. Hill Camp of Confederate Veterans - September 6, 1894

   John Thomas Parham was born in Prince George County. At age 18, he joined the 32nd Virginia Infantry regiment, Company "C". Eventually, he was detailed as a color sergeant. In 1864 he was commissioned 1st lieutenant. He survived the war. Later in life, he became a member of the Petersburg City Council, a deputy collector of customs, Deputy Sergeant of the City of Petersburg, Virginia, and in 1896 was a newspaper editor. Background. The Marylan...

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2. Library of Congress Copyright #37943 - September 17, 1892

   A one-page document from the Library of Congress, Copyright Office. The document number is in the top left of the page. The document states that George Bernard deposited the title of a book, with advance sheets, "War Talks of Confederate Veterans" which he edited and compiled. This entry is then followed by "The Maryland Campaign of 1862" by George S. Bernard and "The Battle for Chancellorsville" by William E. Cameron. Bernard then claims he is ...

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3. 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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4. R. W. Jones Letter - June 2, 1892 - June 2, 1892

   R. W. Jones writes to Bernard that he has just read the "Rural Messenger" of May 28th. Reading the article "Maryland Campaign of 1862", written by Bernard, revived many memories. Jones is responding to the request, within the article, for soldiers to make corrections to any errors. In response to Bernard's statement concerning condition of the Brigade and Regiments after the 2nd Battle of Manassas - "The small detachment composing the 12th Vi...

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5. William E. Cameron October 2nd, 1892 letter - October 2, 1892

   Cameron informs Bernard that he received the advance copies of "Crater", "Maryland Campaign", and Chancellorsville. He compliments Bernard on the value of the book, and says the Crater article is especially valuable because of the viewpoints and evidence brought out by the Federal and Confederate narrators, and the way it was edited. Cameron will not be able to furnish any additional matter in time for the publication, because he is overwhelme...

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