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The 1983 Archaeological Investigations at the Ray House, Wilson's Creek National Battlefield, Missouri (1992)
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The historic Ray House was an integral part of the Civil War Battle of Wilson's Creek in southwestern Missouri and served as the Confederate field hospital during the conflict. In order to facilitate the restoration of the structure for service as an interpretative facility for the battle, archeological excavations were undertaken during December, 1983. Deposition of refuse, principally under the piered portions of the House, appears to have been random. Furthermore, archeological investigation...