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Letter from George Blessing

Summary

Letter from George Blessing of Highland, Catoctin District, describing his confrontation with the "villainous" Rebel invaders" of his farm, commanded by Maj. Herman and Lt. Walker. After killing two and wounding another, Blessing held off the rest until the arrival of Cole's Cavalry ended the affair.


Article Source

Newspaper: The Frederick Examiner

Publication Date: July 27th, 1864

Page/Column: 2D

Town: Frederick, MD

County: Frederick

Subjects

  • Battles / Military
  • Home Front / Effects of War

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