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Carey, Henry G. (fl. 1839-1861) to Galloway Cheston

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03228.08 Author/Creator: Carey, Henry G. (fl. 1839-1861) Place Written: Baltimore, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 April 1861 Pagination: 3 p. ; 20.5 x 13 cm. Order a Copy

Writes to his uncle about Baltimore at the beginning of the Civil War. Reports again that everything is quiet and there is no business. Feels that Union sentiments are on the increase. "...the whole of East B. [Baltimore] is strong for the Union, as the vote for Members of Convention will in all probability show, the whole City & State are." Informs that the military might be disbanded soon, "...as there is not now any probability of mobs & street fights..."

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

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