Kelly, James R., fl. 1861-1862 to Mary Kelly
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04197.24 Author/Creator: Kelly, James R., fl. 1861-1862 Place Written: Martinsburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1862/03/08 Pagination: 4 p. Order a Copy
He toured the estate of the ex-Senator and ex-minister to Spain, C. J. Falkner. Falkner himself fled from the approaching Federal army. He finally received a letter from home and was alarmed to hear that someone was prowling around their house at night. He cautioned his wife to lock all the doors and windows at night. He examined the wreckage of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad yard which the Rebels destroyed. Approximately 42 engines, one hundred cars, a machine shop, turntable, station, and three bridges were burned. The repairs to the railroad should be completed in twelve days.
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