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1. HAVOC IN MARYLAND.

Author

Topinka, Debra

Subjects
*AMERICAN Civil War, 1861-1865, AMERICAN Civil War campaigns, MARYLAND state history
Abstract

The article discusses the U.S. Civil War battle near Cumberland, Maryland, in August 1864. It examines the involvement of U.S. brigadier general Benjamin F. Kelley, Confederate brigadier general John McCausland Jr., and Cumberland mayor Charles H. Ohr in the battle. It also discusses the role of miller John Folck and fighting on the site of his mill.

Published
2017

2. Into a New Land.

Author

SHORTO, RUSSELL

Subjects
*FRENCH & Indian War, 1754-1763, *TRAILS, CAMPAIGNS, MARYLAND state history, PENNSYLVANIA state history
Abstract

The article discusses a military expedition led by British General Edward Braddock during the French and Indian War in 1755, focusing on the author's efforts to retrace Braddock's trail through Maryland and Pennsylvania. Topics addressed include considerations of historic travel destinations in the town of Cumberland, Maryland; Braddock's command of former U.S. president George Washington; and historic sites in Farmington and North Braddock, Pennsylvania .

Published
2014

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