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1. Closing Days of the Army of Northern Virginia by William Mahone - July 25, 1895

   Bernard has cut and pasted the first two pages of Mahone's transcribed letter, and has inserted a biography of Mahone, along with a third page (inserted by Bernard) to finish the biography. The letter then continues for 29 pages, where at the bottom of the page an addendum is inserted. The last two pages are by Bernard. Mahone was born in Southhampton County on December 1, 1826; he was educated at VMI, graduating in 1847. He taught school for ...

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2. 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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3. John E. Laughton October 15, 1892 letter - October 15, 1892

   Laughton informs Bernard that he has not yet seen Mr. Cahill, but has left a letter at his office asking for a statement showing the number of copies sold, the quantity on hand, and a check for the net balance. On another matter (The Crater), his recollection is clear that Wright's Brigade was coming through the covered way, and had commenced the formation of their line. The line connected with the Sharp Shooters on the extreme right of the V...

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