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The Maryland Line Confederate Soldier's Home Book - $19.95 |
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In 1888 the old U.S. arsenal in Pikesville was opened to care for needy Confederate veterans residing Maryland. This citadel of charity was managed by the Association of the Maryland Line and supported by nearly every Confederate Veterans' group in the state. This 8½x11" book, written by Daniel Carroll Toomey (2001) contains 212 biographical sketches compiled in 1900 of men who resided at the former U.S. Arsenal which became their home. A history of the Arsenal, the Soldier's Home, Confederate Memorial Day and the Confederate Women's Home are also covered with numerous illustrations or membership badges and ribbons. 160 pages with illustrations. |
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