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Occupation of Post Office, 1861 July 13

 File — Box: Legal 46
Identifier: CD8678

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 post office in Baltimore being guarded outside by Major Cook's Boston Battery. Cannons are also located outside the post office in case of a riot. The Post Office was then located in the old Exchange Building on the site of the present Custom House. The sketch was made from the south side of Exchange Place. Published New York.

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