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Memorandum In Pencil

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An account of the Battle of Gettysburg written in pencil in the diary of Rufus Dawes.

Date Created:
July 14, 1863
Creator:
Dawes, Rufus R., 1838-1899

Publication Information

Creator
Dawes, Rufus R., 1838-1899
Date Created
July 14, 1863

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
19 x 16 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
Mss 175 Box 1 Folder 8 Pages 80-81

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013FG7
Legacy ID
WHi 126202

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Gettysburg Casualty Tabulation

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A Gettysburg battle casualty tabulation in Rufus Dawes' diary noting how many people were killed, wounded, and missing.

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Rufus Dawes Diary Entry

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A two page diary entry written at the Gettysburg battlefield by Rufus R. Dawes.

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Rufus R. Dawes diary, Volume 1

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Rufus R. Dawes diary, Volume 2

Rufus R. Dawes diary, Volume 2

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Head and shoulders studio portrait of Rufus R. Dawes of the 6th Wisconsin Volunteers.

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