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Cleveland Morning Leader, 10 June 1864 (11 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

2666 - L June 10:4/3 - In a letter to the editor, "Knapsack," 105th .
regiment, O. N. G., Fort Lincoln, says: "The regiment is encamped
around the old town of Bladensburg. It is a place of historic interest."
"Knapsack" tells of rumors that Richmond is about to surrender to
Grant. He says nearby is the Bladensburg dueling grounds. Company H -
has been removed from Bunker hill to this spot." - (11)

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Bladensburg, Md.; Bunker hill (M3.); Fort Lincoln, Md.; Grant, Gen. U. S.; Richmond Va.; U. S. army