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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 1. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 98 (search)
Doc. 93 1/2.--Gov. Hicks and Gen. Butler. The correspondence between the Governor of Maryland and the commander of the Massachusetts troops: Executive Chamber, Annapolis, Friday, April 23, 1861. Sir: Having, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution of Maryland, summoned the Legislature of the State to assemble on Friday, the 26th instant, and Annapolis being the place, in which, according to law, it must assemble; and having been credibly informed that you have takthat such ocupation of said road will prevent the members of the Legislature from reaching this city. Very respectfully yours, Thomas H. Hicks. To which Gen. Butler replied as follows: Headquarters U. S. Militia, Annapolis, Md., April 23, 1861. To His Excellency Thomas H. Hicks, Governor of Maryland: You are credibly informed that I have taken possession of the Annapolis and Elk Ridge Railroad. It might have escaped your notice, but at the official meeting which was had, betwee