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critics of Reconstruction pointed to Milligan as an example of the Republican Party’s abuse of federal power

David Herbert Donald confronted the Lincoln myth

Literary Award for Confederate History

and children began fleeing their plantations to seek refuge inside the lines of the Union army as it moved deep into the heart of the Confederacy

David Wills House compass brass stampLocated on the southeast corner of Gettysburgs Diamond is the historical three story red brick David Wills House. This Federal style building served as both home and office for attorney Wills. During and after the Battle of Gettysburg, July 1 3, 1863, the Wills House served as a field hospital for both Union and Confederate soldiers. The David Wills Building is perhaps best remembered for hosting President Abraham Lincoln in mid November 1863 when he