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Caption on back of postcard reads: "During the autumn of 1862, after the Battle of Antietam, J.E.B. Stuart's Confederate cavalry camped on a hill within walking distance of the Dandridge mansion, called "The Bower." Every night the soldiers were entertained at this house where there was music, sometimes provided by the regimental band, dancing, and charades."

The Bower; Leetown, W. Va.

Identifier:
042613
Collection Number:
A&M 5070
Title:
The Bower; Leetown, W. Va.
Description:
Caption on back of postcard reads: "During the autumn of 1862, after the Battle of Antietam, J.E.B. Stuart's Confederate cavalry camped on a hill within walking distance of the Dandridge mansion, called "The Bower." Every night the soldiers were entertained at this house where there was music, sometimes provided by the regimental band, dancing, and charades."
Subjects:
Counties--Jefferson.
Acquisition Source:
Ford, Donna
Acquisition Method:
Acquired
Medium:
postcard
Projects:
West Virginia History OnView