Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Maryland” in article 2 of The Daily Dispatch: November 30, 1860., [Electronic resource]:
...he wishes of the people, and great deliberation, respectfully decline to gratify the request so politely made; but shall hold myself ready to act promptly when I shall believe the honor and safety of Maryland require me to act in the promises.
With great respect, I am your ob'dt. serv't, Thos. H. Hicks. Nov. 27, 1860
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