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Carey, Henry G., fl. 1839-1861 to his uncle [Galloway Cheston]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03228.01 Author/Creator: Carey, Henry G., fl. 1839-1861 Place Written: Baltimore, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 April 1861 Pagination: 2 p. ; 24.5 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

Reports on the city of Baltimore at the beginning of the Civil War. Writes that the city has been much more quiet, "tho' the streets are full of uniforms." He tried to send flour to someone and was informed that "no flour or provisions of any kind to be sent from the city." States that he took the silver and put it in the bank. Asks if he wants to keep his horses in town.

Carey, Henry G., fl. 1839-1861
Cheston, Galloway, fl. 1861

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