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I believe the hole is circled b/c the author was simply discussing it in his paper without knowing that the doors had been moved about. Once the doors were switched (~35-40 years after the battle) when the house became a museum and perhaps within a few years of when this photo was taken (est. 1905-1910) based on the size of the tree to the right of the photo, the focus was the bullet that slayed Ms. Wade. The hole in the current northern door is about the same height as the parlor door hole and a natural choice for drawing crowds - in my opinion, it was circled so that readers knew which hole the author was referring to. (Also refer to Figure 3 of my paper - see arrow - same hole same door 1897 and prior to the house becoming a museum.) Also keep in mind that Jennie was standing. I also explained the issues of the rising projectile over such a short distance (current northern door and parlor door). As for the glass-bearing door, it exists in the early photos and still today (southwestern corner of museum). Glass-bearing doors were also utilized in the 18th century as well. Thanks again for your input - it is welcome and well received.Yes it does, thank you. I'm ( again ) not arguing or challenging your theory. Heck, how could I? I'm not an academic nor have done investigations. One thing about the book photo that bugs me is why only one hole has been circled? There are several. The others make more sense if snipers were on an upper floor? Is it possible no doors were glass in 1863? Only asking because one photo seems to be before they preserved the home ( looks like roof and cellar door sure needed attention ).
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