Judge George Summers: Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Ticket

Name/Title

Judge George Summers: Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Ticket

Entry/Object ID

303_c_316_25_01

Archive Items Details

Description

A printed railroad ticket for a round trip between Parkersburg and Washington. The ticket is made out to "Hon. G. W. Summers" and is signed by W. P. Smith, Master of Transportation. The reverse side contains a standard liability disclaimer. This item documents Summers’ travel during the Civil War, likely for political or legal business in the national capital.

Date(s) of Creation

1864

Search Terms

Civil War, Train