An Address Delivered at Gettysburg

This is a commemorative address delivered at Gettysburg. While it bears the same title as Abraham Lincoln's famous speech, this address was delivered by General Alexander Stewart Webb at the dedication of the Gettysburg battlefield. It offers a contemporary perspective on the battle and its significance in the larger context of the American Civil War. The speech provides insight into the motivations, sacrifices, and ideals of the Union soldiers who fought at Gettysburg. A valuable historical document, reflecting the sentiments of the time and the enduring legacy of the battle.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Read more