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Letter From Matthew Fontaine Maury To M.G.L. Charles, January 15, 1861., Matthew Fontaine Maury Jan 1861

Letter From Matthew Fontaine Maury To M.G.L. Charles, January 15, 1861., Matthew Fontaine Maury

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

The letter makes reference to potential actions of the Tennessee legislature and adds "I shall also try Virginia in the same way, for time is precious."


James Randall Poetry Manuscript, James Ryder Randall Jan 1861

James Randall Poetry Manuscript, James Ryder Randall

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

A fair copy of "My Maryland," a poem by James Ryder Randall later utilized in a Civil War battle hymn and as the lyrics for the state anthem of Maryland, "Maryland, My Maryland." It is unknown if this is a fair copy by Randall himself or by another creator.