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Margaret Mehring diary

Description

Pages 10-11 from the diary written by 16-year-old Margaret “Maggie” Mehring, recounts life in Carroll County during the Civil War. Twenty miles from Gettysburg, Maggie describes what is happening around her, her thoughts and feelings in the tense atmosphere as troops march through town.

Date

1863-06-15

Language(s)

Collection Number

MS 1860

Extent

2 pages (from 1 volume: 30 pages)

Resource ID

4294

Digital Publisher

Digital resource provided by the Maryland Center for History and Culture

Rights

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