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For material at this website attributed to Linda Barnickel, permission is hereby freely given to members of Battery G, 2nd Illinois Light Artillery (reactivated), headquartered in Stillman Valley, Illinois, to reproduce any of my material from this website in the Battery newsletter or other public Battery forum, without the necessity of obtaining my personal permission on the matter. However, any use of this material for profit, or for fundraising purposes, should be personally cleared through me before it is used. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding on this matter.

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We’re here to share! The information on this page, though it sounds strict, does not reflect an unwillingness on my part to share information. In fact, the very purpose of this website is so that we can make connections and share information thanks to this wonderful World Wide Web. The statements here are simply a protective measure, not only for myself but also for those other individuals who have generously contributed to this website.

Please do not hesistate to inquire if you have questions, information to share, or find material at this site that you would like permission to use outside of your own personal research purposes.

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