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Occupation of Post Office, 1861 July 13

 File — Box: Legal 46
Identifier: CD860

Dates

  • 1861 July 13

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 145 Linear Feet (145 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Physical Description

Engraving

General

This sketch shows the occupation of the 20th pennsylvanian troops in the post office in Baltimore located on the corner of Gay and Lombard streets. They were to protect this post office in case of a riot. This order was given by Major Gen Banks. The Post Office was then located in the old Exchange Building on the site of the present Custom House.

Repository Details

Part of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library Repository

Contact:
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
610 Park Avenue
Baltimore MD 21201 United States
4106853750