James Barroll to his son John Leeds Barroll, discussing how he hopes he will be home soon. John Leeds Barroll was in the Confederate capitol of Richmond, Virginia after publishing a newspaper article that was found treasonous by federal authorities. The Barroll family was a prominent Kent County family in the 19th and 20th centuries.

James Barroll letter to John Leeds Barroll

Description

James Barroll to his son John Leeds Barroll, discussing how he hopes he will be home soon. John Leeds Barroll was in the Confederate capitol of Richmond, Virginia after publishing a newspaper article that was found treasonous by federal authorities. The Barroll family was a prominent Kent County family in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Creator

Barroll, James Edmondson, 1779-1875

Date

1864-06-30

Collection Number

MS 108

Dimensions

7.5 x 9.25 inches

Extent

1 letter

Resource ID

16721

Digital Publisher

Digital resource provided by the Maryland Center for History and Culture

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