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Contents | Bernard Todd Private Bernard Todd paid dearly for having his home used for military purposes. When the British threatened Baltimore in 1813, it was headquarters for American troops who guarded the Patapsco Neck. Todd’s property also served as a signal house and horse courier station. Three mounted sentries stationed here on September 11, 1814, hurried to announce that the British had arrived. In retaliation, enemy soldiers torched the house and some buildings. “Todd’s is a commodious two story frame house, with a large stable capable of accommodating in it and under its sheds at least thirty horses.” Website: https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=80869 Related albums • See other albumsStar-Spangled Banner National TrailRelated peopleBernard ToddSources
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