Today I take a look at Dr. Richard C. Mackall’s connection to the contraband camp near Langley. This prominent local citizen and secessionist saw his home taken for use by the Union Army on more than one occasion. In October 1863, the “Alexandria Gazette” reported that his house burned to the ground in an accidental fire. dclawyeronthecivilwar.blogspot/2013/10/a-fire-at-dr-mackalls-near-langley.html
Posted on: Thu, 24 Oct 2013 10:25:07 +0000
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