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Fugitive slaves

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

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Henry B. Whittington Diary (MS011)

 Collection
Identifier: MS011
Content Description The diary begins on the date of Federal occupation of Alexandria by Union troops, May 24, 1861. Entries describe events related to the Civil War, the occupying troops, and attitudes of the local populace. There is rich detail regarding personnel of the ever-changing occupying force, its disruption of local affairs, and response of the citizens. Local and national events such as major battles, skirmishes, and political occurrences are vividly described. References to persons important to the...
Dates: 24 May 1861 - 22 April 1865