The True Blue Virgiaia’s Poem

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Manuscript Poem, "Battle of Baltimore" 2pp, February 17, 1862 and signed by the author, "Mowery, Henry H." The poem is inked on Confederate blue paper, 10 stanzas. The writer describes himself as a true blue Virginian. In small part, "But General Winder being afraid,That his militia would not stand.He sent away for to crave the aide of a few true blue Virginians"Henry H. Mowery, residence Mt Freedom, Pendleton County WV; a 21 year-old Laborer enlisted on 5/18/1861 at Franklin, WV as a Private. He deserted 6/5/1862 New Market, VA (Took musket and accoutrements). He was charged w/treason 11/6/1862 Pendleton County, WV Court (Charges dismissed). He was Killed (date not stated) at Macksville WV..

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