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Troubling Times in the Spring of 1861

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Autograph Letter Signed, "Jno. B. Marten" 3p. octavo, Baltimore, Maryland, May 2, 1861, with cover addressed to his wife in Rockbridge Co. Virginia, with Baltimore cds, it reads in part: "…I found my sister Harriet in the house. They stay here at night having not been able to make arrangements for lodging elsewhere in view of the unsettled state of things. I hope you will manage Andy so as to have no trouble, about his place or work. I wish you would induce Asbury & Thos. When he comes, both to employ themselves. Changes have taken place since we left. I suppose the Marylanders fear being overrun & instant destruction of Balto. makes some careful about too bold a stand, yet I cannot now tell having conversed with none since my arrival…P.S. I will direct this via Winchester - you will do the same…" VG.

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