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Subscription for the relief of the sufferers of the burning of Chambersburg, 1864 August 8

 File — Box: 6

Dates

  • 1864 August 8

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

1 Pages

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

General

Summary: This broadside eloquently describes how the town of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, was burned by 'a portion of general Early's command' on July 30, 1864 and all the inhabitants' belongings destroyed, and then asks "What help can you render in money or clothing?". A large handwritten note on the sheet states, "We the undersigned have been appointed committee to lay before you the above for your further consideration" and is signed and dated August 8, 1864 by Thomas Kelso and B. [De-].

Repository Details

Part of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library Repository

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