“Cumberland Gap,” a Paper Read Before the Ohio Commandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, June 3, 1885

This paper, read before an audience of Union Army veterans in 1885, provides an overview of the Battle of Cumberland Gap, a pivotal engagement in the American Civil War. The author describes the events leading up to the battle, the strategies employed by both sides, and the aftermath of the conflict. It's a fascinating look at a lesser-known aspect of the Civil War.

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