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Hampton Roads history---St. John's Church - Est. 1610
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Postmark 1907

"St. John's Church. Hampton, Va."

Postmark: Newport News, Va., Sep. 24, 1907
Address:
Cambria, Va.
Message
: "Having a fine time. Wish you were here. Hope you had a boat ride. It is fine."

Description: "During the War of 1812, Hampton was sacked, and the Church used as a barracks by the enemy and its church-yard for slaughtering cattle. It was almost ruined, and remained in a state of dilapidation until restored and consecrated by Bishop Moore in 1830."

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