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1. Biography of J. N. Stubbs - 1896

   This document, written by Bernard, contains an entry stating that the content is correct, signed by Stubbs. Bernard sent the document to Stubbs to read over, make corrections, and return. Major J. N. Stubbs was born on October 17, 1839, in Gloucester County, Virginia, at the homestead where both his father and grandfather were born. He was educated at William & Mary College. He joined the Gloucester Artillery as a private in May 1861, and subs...

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2. In the Enemies Lines by William E. Cameron - 1895

   As each page is extra long, it was scanned a half-page at a time. The writing is somewhat difficult to read and the folds of the paper have made it impossible to read some words. The last page (11) contains notes A, B, C, and D, which refer to incidents related in paragraphs within the letter. William E. Cameron was born in Petersburg in 1842 and attended Hillsboro Military School and Washington College in St. Louis. He was a drillmaster with...

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3. 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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4. Letter - August 14, 1842

   Letter headed "Leigh August 14th 1842" from Mary Gilmer to her daughter Lucy Gilmer at Catawba near Fincastle, Botetourt, tells much family news, weather damage to crops, a lot of rain and many hail storms, of visitors from Louisiana, death of Peter and Lucy Minor's young child, plans for William Gilmer's trip to Botetourt with Peachy Gilmer and James Breckinridge, problems with the servants (slaves) not wanting to work, tells of Isabella (Harmer...

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5. Lines on the Back of a Confederate Note: Poem - 1862-1920

   A poem "Lines on the Back of a Confederate Note" by Major A. S. Jonas, typed on poster board. On the left side is an illustration of entwined Confederate flags along with a Confederate States of America emblem, drawn by M. V. Wilton. Above the poem is pasted an 1862 Confederate note for 100 dollars.

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6. R. W. Jones Letter of May 20, 1893 - May 20, 1893

   A brief note from R. W. Jones to Bernard saying he is sorry for being late in sending the $2.00 for "War Talks of Confederate Veterans" and begs forgiveness. He also thanks Bernard for the extra copies of the pictures and if he had the time would write about his appreciation of the value of Bernard's book and its contribution to the history of that period.

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