Correspondence, 1877.

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Correspondence, 1877.

Copies of correspondence sent by Barry as commander of U.S. Army forces in Baltimore concerning military protection of the city during the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad strike and riots in 1877.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7259384

Maryland historical society

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