Conversations with the Enemy at Gettysburg’s Seminary
Life on the Civil War Research Trail
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First Lt. Jeremiah Hoffman of the 142nd Pennsylvania Infantry suffered a serious wound during the first day of fighting at Gettysburg. He was transported to the Lutheran Theological Seminary for treatment. His vivid, haunting recollections tell us of life inside the building during the uncertain days of the battle.
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