David Wills House compass Beyond the Civil War battle…

Beyond the Civil War battle… After the President’s speech… Gettysburg still has stories to tell

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This is the only known historical biography to be recognized by both a predominately white historical society and a predominately black historical society

and the minority supporting secession in southern states shifted gradually to strong majorities

David Herbert Donald confronted the Lincoln myth

David Wills House compass Beyond the Civil War battle…Located 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