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Merrimac burning at Norfolk Navy Yard

Merrimac burning at Norfolk Navy Yard

"Merrimac Destroyed At The Burning Of The Norfolk Navy Yard, April 19, 1861"

Postmark: Hampden-Sydney, Va., Sep. 10, 1907
Address: Miss Lema Link, Fort Defiance, Augusta Co., Virginia.
Message: "Lema, What has become of you? Why don't you write? I reckon you are eager to start to the new school aren't you? Hope you will like and get along nicely. I feel a special interest in all

the Cedar Grove pupils. I'm so glad you will have such a good school so near you. With best wishes for all of you. Your friend, M.S.B."
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