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February 15, 2007: Confederate Papers Find a Home
"The New Orleans unit, part of the Army of Northern Virginia, was involved in epic battles spanning four years, from the beginning of the war until the final surrender at Appomattox."
"Eshleman -- who commanded the 350 or so men armed with Napoleon cannons -- fired shots signaling the opening of the Rebels' charge at Gettysburg."
