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Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: Private Baxter Kyle Adkisson: Writes Home From the Trenches

For Students 9th - 10th
Spanish-American war time letter written by Private Baxter Kyle Adkisson about events prior to the attack at Santiago, Cuba.
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Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: The 12th u.s. Infantry, Company F at the Battle of El Caney, Cuba

For Students 9th - 10th
Report filed by the 12th U.S. Infantry describing their involvement in the action at the Battle of El Caney, Cuba during the Spanish-American War.
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Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: Admiral Cervera Aboard the Gloucester Following Battle of Santiago

For Students 9th - 10th
Remarkable account provides a view of Admiral Cervera and other Spanish officers in the wake of their defeat at Santiago, and also shows their treatment aboard the U.S.S. GLOUCESTER.
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Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: Spanish Soldiers Praise the Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Letter from a Spanish soldier to soldiers of the American Army after the Spanish defeat in Cuba.
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Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: The Diary of Private William Karg: 8th Ohio Volunteer Infantry

For Students 9th - 10th
Diary of Private William Karg who was a member of the 8th Volunteer Infantry during the Spanish-American War provides a glimpse into the experience had by Karg and his fellow soldiers.