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Richardson, Hollon, 1835-1916 to Professor Etooever

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02817 Author/Creator: Richardson, Hollon, 1835-1916 Place Written: Baltimore, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: August 29, 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20.3 cm, Width: 16.3 cm Order a Copy

Considers Gettysburg as the "turning point of the war" due to the accidents of the enemy rather than their own abilities.

Richardson, Hollon, 1835-1916

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