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Flight 93 National Memorial

Reclaiming Former Coal Mines
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  • Credit: Jonna McKone - www.jonnamckone.com/
  • Duration: 4:21
  • Date Taken: 2020-10-14
  • Locations: Flight 93 National Memorial

Plant-a-Tree at Flight 93 is part of larger effort to reforest former coal mines all across Appalachia. Explore this wider effort through this wonderful piece by journalist, artist, and NPR contributor Jonna McKone. Originally aired on the Allegheny Front www.alleghenyfront.org/

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument

Spelunca Funka
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  • Credit: NPS/Jeff Wolin
  • Duration: 3:07
  • Date Taken: 2020-10-14
  • Locations: Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument

A song about exploring caves by Ranger Jeff Wolin

Gettysburg National Military Park

20. Nathan B. Golub, Associate Regional Director, Park System Management, to Superintendent of Gettysburg, February 28, 1975.
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  • Locations: Gettysburg National Military Park

United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Mid-Atlantic Region 143 South Third Street Philadelphia. PA. 19106 Feb 28, 1975 Memorandum To: Superintendent, Gettysburg From: Associate Regional Director, Park System Management Subject: Congressional Inquiry – Hon. Carroll Hubbard, Jr. Suspense Date: March 10, 1975 Enclose this correspondence from Honorable Carroll Hubbard, Jr., in behalf of Margaret Campbell, Lucille Bryars Owings, and Kaye Amos concerning Gettysburg National Military Park. Please send a direct reply to Representative Hubbard regarding the dedication of the Kentucky Marker. A copy of your reply should also be sent to the Washington office and this office. Nathan B. Golub

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49. Frank G. Rankin, to Hon. David L. Lewis, December 8, 1975
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  • Locations: Gettysburg National Military Park

December 8, 1975 The Honorable David L. Lewis 206 Hanover Street Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325 Dear Dave, Thank you again and again for the great job in making Kentucky's great day at Gettysburg the fine success that it was. You did so much in seeing that all the details were put in order that we can never thank you enough. It was a great occasion, and it was you that made it possible. We shall be eternally grateful! Thank you again, I am Sincerely, Frank G. Rankin

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Kentucky Memorial
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  • Locations: Gettysburg National Military Park

These documents from the Kentucky Memorial Files (at the Gettysburg National Military Park Library) are related to the construction and maintenance of the Kentucky Memorial at Gettysburg National Military Park, inside the Gettysburg National Cemetery.

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51. Acceptance Remarks for the State of Kentucky Marker Tablet.
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  • Locations: Gettysburg National Military Park

Acceptance Remarks for the State of Kentucky Marker Tablet Through your thoughtful sponsorship, Governor Carroll, and the efforts and persistence of those who assisted you, especially the Kentucky Historical Society, General William Buster, its director, the instigators of this project. Doctor Frank Rankin and Mr. Robert Kinnaird and the people of the State of Kentucky, I commend and thank all of you for this appropriate remembrance. I would like also to remember former Governor Louis B. Nunn, who supported the project during his administration. There is no better symbol of our nation's philosophy and creed than found in the simple words of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, which are now. All four of us in his own hand, cast and bronze for all to see and heed. This marker of stone and tablet, aberrant, honoring as it does Abraham Lincoln, one of the great men in America's and Kentucky's heritage, also honors those men of the North and South who fought and died here. The state of Kentucky had no commands here. It's 80 Union military units and it's 27 Confederate units attest to its participation in the Civil War. During the Battle of Gettysburg, native born Kentuckians contributed their services to its outcome. One of these was Major General John Buford of Woodford County. The Union. Calvary leaders whose gallant action on the first day at McPherson Ridge West of here gave the Union Army of the Potomac time to get into position. This delaying action brought the 2nd and 3rd days Battle of Gettysburg and the eventual victory for the Union forces. Here too, from Woodford County, were Confederate General John Hood and Jerome Robertson, who led their men of grey in the great assault of the second day over the farm fields below Little Round Top. Both presidents of that time, Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis, were native Kentuckians from LaRue and Christian counties. These and other Kentuckians are now remembered by your states dedication of this stone and bronze tablet. On behalf of the people of the United States, the United States Department of the Interior and its agency, the National Park Service, I accept this marker tablet.

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52. "Proposed Layout Gettysburg Address Stone Tablet by State of Kentucky.”
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  • Date Taken: 2025-03-13
  • Locations: Gettysburg National Military Park

This document is a blueprint for the Kentucky monument, detailing the proposed layout of the Gettysburg Address stone tablet. It includes design specifications and placement instructions for the tablet, which commemorates Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address and honors the contributions of Kentuckians during the Civil War.

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7. Thomas J. Harrison, Acting Superintendent of Gettysburg, to Regional Director, Mid-Atlantic Region, February 20, 1974.
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  • Locations: Gettysburg National Military Park

Memorandum To: Regional Director, Mid-Atlantic Region From: Acting Superintendent, Gettysburg Subject: Proposed Stone Tablet donation by the State of Kentucky Enclosed is a proposed layout for rough cut stone of grey Georgia granite tablet to be donated by the State of Kentucky. Installation at the Soldiers’ Monument in the Gettysburg National Cemetery. It is recommended to support three (3) 15 “ by 18.5 “ bronze blocks which would be exact copy of the three pages of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address as depicted. By the Bliss copy, the bottom bronze plaque would contain one of the following or other legend: Kentucky honors her son, President Abraham Lincoln, who delivered his address at this site, now marked by the Soldiers’ Monument. The monument was dedicated July 1, 1869 to those who died here. The Gettysburg Address was spoken by President Lincoln at this site, now marked by the Soldiers’ Monument. The monument was dedicated July 1, 1869 to those who died here. President Lincoln, born in the state of Kentucky, delivered his address at this site, now marked by the Soldiers’ Monument. The monument was dedicated July 1, 1869 to those who died here. This proposal of a stone 51 “ X 27.5 “ X 16 “ X 25 “ is in lieu of this Kentucky proposal of 9 ‘ 2 “ X 5 ‘ X 4 ‘ 6 “. Please advise us at the earliest opportunity if said design is a satisfactory one to be proposed for the State of Kentucky. Thomas J. Harrison

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8. Eugene G. Parisho, Acting Regional Director, Mid-Atlantic Region, to Superintendent of Gettysburg, April 3, 1974.
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  • Locations: Gettysburg National Military Park

United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Mid-Atlantic Region 143 South Third Street Philadelphia. PA. 19106 April 3, 1974 Memorandum To: Superintendent, Gettysburg From: Acting Regional Director, Mid-Atlantic Region Subject: Proposed Stone Tablet donation by the State of Kentucky Your suggested layout for a monument proposed for donation by the State of Kentucky has been reviewed. The basic concept is good, but we question the advisability of the park assuming responsibility for design. It would be preferable for the park to outline the need and let the state develop a design to fulfill the need in an esthetically pleasing manner. To assist the design, it is suggested that a machine copy of the three-page Bliss Copy of the Gettysburg Address, proposed text for the identification panel, etc., be furnished the designer. A photograph of the monument’s intended location and general guidance on five limitations would also be helpful. We are confident that with your guidance Kentucky will develop an acceptable proposal, but it is requested that this office be given an opportunity to review the design prior for granting final approval. Eugene G. Parisho

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9. Jerry L. Schober, Superintendent of Gettysburg, to Robert Kinnaird, April 24, 1974.
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  • Date Taken: 2025-03-13
  • Locations: Gettysburg National Military Park

April 24, 1974 Mr. Robert Kinnaird Kinnaird Chescheir Co. Starks Building Louisville, Kentucky 40202 Dear Bob: We have reviewed the proposed stone tablet design for a quote Gettysburg Address quote exhibit to be located at the Soldiers’ Monument in the Gettysburg National Cemetery. It is suggested that an exact copy of the three pages of the Bliss Copy of the Gettysburg Address (same enclosed) be used as the basic document reproduction. Below the document or in some appropriate place, we suggest the following as a caption: “Kentucky honors her son, President Abraham Lincoln, who delivered his address at this site, now marked by the Soldiers Monument. The monument was dedicated July 1, 1869 to those who died here.” Letter size could be ½” Lincoln script and ½” block for the caption. The stone support could not be over 24 “ in height, 54 “ in breadth, and 30 “ wide in lieu of the 9 ‘ 2 “ X 5 ‘ X 4 ‘ 6 “ stone. These figures of limitations will allow it to be placed adjacent to the walk in the grass plot surrounding the Soldiers Monument. The face of the exhibit should be inclined to stay at a 20° angle for stand up viewing (there is a slight incline to the grass plot). The proposed stone support and narrative panels will allow us to remove the two metal panels shown in the enclosed photograph. The proposed stone and exhibit would be located behind the chain barrier in the grassy area just behind the vertical iron panel. We suggest that a design incorporating the aforementioned be prepared for review by the National Park Service. If you have need for any additional information, please bring it to our attention. Sincerely yours, Jerry L. Schober Superintendent

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16. Margaret Campbell, Lucille Bryan Owings, and Laye Amos to The Honorable Carroll Hubbard, Jr., February 10, 1975.
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  • Locations: Gettysburg National Military Park

February 10, 1975 Clinton, KY The Honorable Carroll Hubbard, Jr. The House of Representatives 423 Cannon Office Building Washington, D. C. 20515 Dear Carroll; Troop 252 are busy planning for the trip to Gettysburg and the dedication of the Kentucky Marker on November 19, 1975, despite the gloomy economic picture, and since such an undertaking has to be planned and finalized this far in advance, so we can know how much money the girls will have to raise. We will need to know what, if any way, you all will be able to help us plan for the two days and three nights we will be in Washington. There will be approximately 50 people in our group. We will arrive in DC at approximately 6:00 PM on Thursday, November 20 and will depart on Sunday morning the 23rd, giving us enough time to store up memories of our nation's capital, recognizing that this will be the only time. Most of us will ever have such an opportunity. We are aware that this is the last week before Congress adjourns for Thanksgiving and your return to Kentucky for a few days. We will not want to intrude in your holiday plans. The girls want to place flowers on the grave of the Unknown Soldier and we understand this has to be arranged by one of you. They want to visit each of your offices for a few minutes, the House of Representatives and the Senate Chambers, as well as many other places of national interest. Since the dedication of the Kentucky marker is so close to the national bicentennial of 76, we hope to publicize this group of girls part in obtaining the marker as a part of the Kentucky's. Effort in celebrating the 76 bicentennial. We have been told that the president and several other dignitaries will attend. When the Curlins came home form the Carrol Hubbard and Dee Huddleston reception, they were excited about someone who had been in D. C. for many years acting as their guide to tour the places of interest as seen by his eyes and experience. The girls want to visit the JFK senate office, though we are not sure which of you have it, and they talk of little else but the thought of sitting in his old chair. What date will the fall and winter theater programs, etc., be releases, so we can send for listings, we have to depend upon you all to advise us about the entertainment offered since we are so far away. We understand that groups and scouts get discount rates for most events there. We of Hickman County wish each of you the very best is your efforts to sell Kentucky, help Kentucky, and any other legislation that will help raise our school standards. The Library funds are foremost in our minds, for we feel that every person has the right to the access to a library whether or not the county can pass a tax. The poor and social security people, as well as schools, are the ones deprived when they are at the whims of voters. Last but not least, do not overlook our county in Historical Development. Our beautiful Chalk Bluff and its many old Indian village sites is of prime importance. We know where many of them were located, what their homes looked like and even have the plan of the 100 acre one that could be restored and made an asset to Kentucky’s tourist attraction. We look forward to seeing each of you in November. Very Truly Yours, Maragret Campbell Lucille Bryars Owings

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17. Robert B. Kinnaird to John R. Earnst, February 19, 1975.
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  • Locations: Gettysburg National Military Park

Kinnaird Chescheir Company Insurance Starks Building - Louisville, Kentucky 40202 February 19, 1975 Mr. John R. Earnst, Superintendent Gettysburg National Military Park P. O. Box 70 Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325 Dear Mr. Earnst: Thank you for your letter of explanation with reference to the Kentucky Monument. Your instructions have been given to the monument company and as soon as we get the drawings, we will forward them on to you. We certainly appreciate your able assistance and your courtesies. Sincerely, Robert B. Kinnaird

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4. "The matter of the Kentucky marker on the battlefield of Shiloh is evolving nicely…" From The Register of the Kentucky Historical Society, October 1972.
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  • Locations: Gettysburg National Military Park

The matter of the Kentucky marker on the battlefield of Shiloh is evolving nicely. The site has been selected, the place of production of the marker selected, the historian is composing the legend, and the map is being sketched. Contrariwise, the marker project relating to the field at Gettysburg has struck a formidable obstacle. The rule exercised by the Department of the Interior is that for a state to have a monument or memorial on the national battlefield, that state must have had one or more units in the battle. Kentucky had none. And the authorities are rather reluctant to accept the extenuating circumstances as fulfillment of requirements. The number of native born Kentuckians participating in that decisive engagement must have been great. Major General John Buford, a native of Woodford County, commanded the Union Calvary, which held off the Confederate Army sufficiently long for the main force to come up. With gallant action enabled the Union forces to seize position sufficiently strategic to affect the outcome of the battle. General John B Hood, native of Bath County, commanded the celebrated so-called “Texas Division;” He was a hero of many a hard fought battle. Major General Jerome Bonaparte Robertson, also a Woodford native, succeeded Hood as the beloved commander of the “Texas Division.” Both Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis were native Kentuckians. Could anyone have performed a more glorious act at Gettysburg than Lincoln, who pronounced the immortal Gettysburg Address? Kentucky deserves to have a memorial at Gettysburg. From The Register of the Kentucky Historical Society, October 1972.

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5. Hambleton Tapp to Jerry Schober, Superintendent of Gettysburg Battlefield Park, October 16, 1972.
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  • Locations: Gettysburg National Military Park

Commonwealth of Kentucky Kentucky Historical Society Old State House Frankfort, Kentucky 40601 Hambleton Tapp State Historian Editor October 16, 1972 Mr. Jerry Schober, Superintendent Gettysburg Battlefield Park Gettysburg, PA 17325. Dear Mr. Schober: We have not given up on the matter of some sort of Kentucky memorial at Gettysburg. I have been too busy lately to devote much thought to it. As indicated, we would be pleased to replace the plaque bearing the Gettysburg Address. We would like to know the dimensions, composition of the material, and whether or not mention of it having been presented by the Commonwealth of Kentucky would be acceptable. If you deem the fountain idea out, I would be grateful. For your making a few more suggestions, incidentally, I talked briefly to Mr. Morton while he was at Shakertown. He recognizes our problem. May I express personal good wishes. Sincerely, Hambleton Tapp Post script: To: Supt From: Newt If the idea to replace the Gettysburg Address plaque is decided upon, perhaps a more fitting ____ could be made for it. I have some suggestions if the idea gets that far along.

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6. Chester L. Brooks, Regional Director, Mid-Atlantic Region, to Superintendent of Gettysburg, February 20, 1974.
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  • Locations: Gettysburg National Military Park

United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Mid-Atlantic Region 143 South Third Street Philadelphia. PA. 19106 Feb 20, 1974 Memorandum To: Superintendent, Gettysburg From: Regional Director, Mid-Atlantic Region Subject: Erection of Memorial Structures, Gettysburg National Cemetery The proposal by the State of Kentucky to erect a memorial in the Gettysburg Cemetery is not without merit. It would nurture the cooperative spirit developed within the park and the state and can be used to upgrade quality of interpretive treatment at the Soldiers Monument after reviewing the proposal. On the ground, however, we are agreed that the memorial proposed by the state is entirely too large. We suggest that the park work with the State to develop a design within the framework of the interpretive prospectus. Of the various possibilities considered, we favor a low incline stone on the slope at the rear of the Soldier Monument. The Great Seal of Kentucky and the Gettysburg Address would be appropriately mounted to be read by persons standing outside the enclosure. Historian Harrison's suggestion that the metal photo of the Bliss copy of the address be used should be explored if possible. Information on the small marker in the triangle. Should be incorporated and the marker removed. The proposal from the community to place a modest memorial at the site of President Eisenhower's participation in the Centennial observation of the dedication of the cemetery could be honored without undue adverse effect. The treatment should be low and oriented for the use from the paved drive. Before authorizing the sponsor to proceed with either project designs or to be committed, submitted to this office for review. Chester L. Brooks

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21. John R. Earnst to Hon. Carroll Hubbard, Jr., March 6, 1975.
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  • Locations: Gettysburg National Military Park

March 6, 1975 Hon. Carroll Hubbard, Jr. House of Representatives Washington, D. C. 20515 Dear Mr. Hubbard: We are pleased to acknowledge your inquiry on behalf of Margaret Campbell, Lucille Bryars Owings, and Kaye Amos concerning the proposed Kentucky Memorial at Gettysburg National Military Park. A final design for the Kentucky Memorial has not yet been submitted by the State of Kentucky nor approved by the National Park Service. As soon as the design is submitted, we shall forward it to our Regional Director for his review. There has not been any mention of our knowledge of dedication ceremonies in November of 1975. As described in Ms. Campbell's letter, the dedication date will depend upon an approved design and installation of the memorial by the State of Kentucky. We sincerely hope this clarifies this misunderstanding. Sincerely yours, John R. Earnst Superintendent

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22. W. R. Buster to John R. Earnst, March 26, 1975.
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  • Locations: Gettysburg National Military Park

Commonwealth of Kentucky Kentucky Historical Society Old State House Frankfort, Kentucky 40601 William R. Buster, Director March 26, 1975 Mr. John R. Earnst Superintendent, Gettysburg National Military Park P. O. Box 70 Gettysburg, PA 17325. Dear Mr. Earnst: Mr. Robert B. Kinnaird of Louisville has discussed your letter of January 13, 1975, with me concerning the erection of a Kentucky monument at Gettysburg. In accordance with your request for design details, I am forwarding under separate cover the design proposed by for this monument. As you know, Mr. Kinnaird and I visited Gettysburg last fall and talked at length with officials there as to site, location and possible date for the formal dedication ceremony. The date of November 19, 1975 was tentatively agreed upon as being. Particularly appropriate, as our monument was to honor Lincoln and the delivery of his immortal address on that date. I hope that with the approval of our design that the site and date can also be confirmed. We regret the delay in the submission of this design, but we had to rely upon the good offices of one of our members who is an expert in the field and a very busy man. I deeply appreciate the courtesy and spirit of cooperation that has been extended to us by the National Park Service representatives both at Gettysburg and Shiloh in our efforts to rectify the sin of omission that has denied Kentucky participation in memorializing our sons of these two historic sites. Thank you for your personal interest and help. I shall look forward to meeting you soon. If there is any other information necessary or desired, please let me know. Sincerely, W. R. Buster Director

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23. Superintendent of Gettysburg to Regional Director, Mid-Atlantic Region, April 23, 1975.
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  • Locations: Gettysburg National Military Park

April 23, 1975 Memorandum To: Regional Director, Mid-Atlantic Region From: Superintendent, Gettysburg Subject: Proposed Stone Tablet donation by the State of Kentucky Enclosed is a design for the proposed Kentucky Monument to be located at the Soldiers’ National Monument in the National Cemetery. This design layout requested by Acting Regional Director Parisho’s Memorandum of April 3, 1974 was submitted over the signature. The director of the Kentucky Historical Society (copy is enclosed). We have reviewed the design and recommend the caption which reads as follows: “Kentucky here honors her son, President Abraham Lincoln, who on this site delivered his immortal address on November 19, 1863.” Be changed to: “Kentucky honors her son Abraham Lincoln, who delivered his immortal address at the site now marked by the Soldiers’ Monument.” This change is primarily based upon the need to concentrate attention on the Soldiers Monument. This monument, the 1st in the cemetery and the park, was designed by the Saunders Plan to be the only monument in the cemetery, since it marks the site of the dedication exercise, it should have the prerogative of identifying theme. We eliminated reference to the date in as much as the date is on the copy of the address which will be a part of the Kentucky tablet. We have also noted that the seal for the fate of Kentucky is not as represented on their highway historical markers constructed over the name of the Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. Both of the above seals are not as shown in Webster’s Third New International Dictionary.

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13. Robert B. Kinnaird to Thomas J. Harrison, December 12, 1974.
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  • Date Taken: 2025-03-14
  • Locations: Gettysburg National Military Park

Kinnaird Chescheir Company Insurance Starks Building - Louisville, Kentucky 40202 December 12, 1974 Gettysburg National Military Park P. O. Box 70 Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325 Attention: Mr. Thomas J. Harrison Gentlemen: Re: Kentucky Monument “D 66” Several months ago, General William Bustard, Director of Kentucky Historic Society, and I visited Gettysburg, at which time we met with Mr. Newton Sikes. We discussed the location and design for Kentucky's monument to Mr. Lincoln and his immortal address, General Buster, Mr. Sikes, and I agreed on the monument dimensions and locations so we left Gettysburg with the feeling that all had been agreed upon and we could start the process of having the monument built. After returning home, we received a letter from Mr. Harrison advising us to stop this monument project until we heard further from him. This was several months ago and we have heard nothing. Will you please review your file and advise us of this status? We are most anxious to complete this worthy project. Thank you for your assistance. Sincerely, Robert B. Kinnaird

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14. Robert B. Kinnaird to John R. Earnst, January 2, 1975.
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  • Locations: Gettysburg National Military Park

Kinnaird Chescheir Company Insurance Starks Building - Louisville, Kentucky 40202 January 2, 1975 Mr. John R. Earnst, Superintendent Gettysburg National Military Park P. O. Box 70 Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325 Dear Mr. Earnst: Thank you for your letter of December 12, 1974 regarding the Kentucky Monument. For your convenience and reference, please find enclosed a copy of the several letters involved in this project. After reading the previous correspondence, I feel that maybe the missing drawings of the monument have been sent to the regional office as per letter from Mr. Thomas Harrison dated September 24, 1974. If there is anything else that we can do to expedite matters, please advise. Happy New Year! Sincerely, Robert B. Kinnaird