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Stone, E.W. (fl. 1861-1865) to Berdille

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02182.22 Author/Creator: Stone, E.W. (fl. 1861-1865) Place Written: Annapolis , MD Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 September 1861 Pagination: 6 p. ; 27.5 x 21 cm. Order a Copy

He describes inspection. After exploring the city he calls a a "one-horse town." He visited the state house where Gen. Washington signed his commission.

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