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Justus Altmiller: "Days of Auld Lang Syne"
Justun Altmiller
Justus Altmiler

A young German immigrant who took up arms for his new country and found himself  part of a magnanimous act that tied him forever to a key event in American history.

Group 1: Justus Altmiller's Cornet

Group 2: Altmiller Photographs

Group 3: Pension Certificate

Group 4: History of the 198th Penn. Vols. excerpt

Group 5: Confederate Bills

Group 6: Letter in German

Group 7: Ein Wunder

Group 8: Altmiller Newspaper Article
General Lee leaving the McLean House  

Did You Know?
As General Lee left the McLean House, following the meeting, “one of our bands, near by, through the generous impulse of the moment, struck up the appropriate air of Auld Lang Syne.” History of the 198th Pennsylvania Volunteers. * Original instrument exhibited at Appomattox Court House NHP.

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Last Updated: February 11, 2009 at 13:57 EST