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Townsend Sharpless , Philadelphia, to Mary Brinton Jones, Birmingham , 1814-09 - 1814-12

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Scope and Contents

Townsend wrote about the fears of impending attacks in Philadelphia, friends who had joined the military, and his own anti-war sentiments. He expressed joy that the British attack on Baltimore was unsuccessful.

Dates

  • Creation: 1814-09 - 1814-12

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

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