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Kelly Bennette (1864)

Kelly Bennette wrote in July 1864 about the invasion of the Confederate Army into Maryland and Pennsylvania and the subsequent burning of Chambersburg, PA. On July 5 and 6, 1864, Bennette wrote about crossing into Maryland and conversing with Union supporters. On July 30, 1864, Bennette wrote about the burning of Chambersburg and described the different attitudes in the armies toward private property and civilians.