Historical Letter: Francis J. Keffer to Carlos A. Waite, Friday, November 06, 1863 (List of people who were not allowed to vote in Maryland because of their refusal to take the oath of allegiance)

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Historical Letter: Francis J. Keffer to Carlos A. Waite, Friday, November 06, 1863 (List of people who were not allowed to vote in Maryland because of their refusal to take the oath of allegiance)

11/06/1863

Historical Letter

The Library of Congress presents an 1863 historical letter, written by Francis J. Keffer to Carlos A. Waite, that lists the individuals who were denied their right to vote in Maryland because of their refusal to take an oath of allegiance to the Union.

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