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Subject:	Re: Fortress Monroe
From:	Hist Docs <[log in to unmask]>
Reply To:	Discussion of research and writing about Virginia history <[log in to unmask]>
Date:	Thu, 23 Oct 2008 08:38:02 -0400
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Not quite accurate.  The history of Fort Monroe and the area upon which it sits begs to be preserved.  Notwithstanding the obvious role it played in emancipation, the area was pivotal in our colonial existance.  
You might consider taking a look at Kevin Hardwick's book:  Virginia Reconsidered: New Histories of the Old Dominion"  for a start.   

R Burnett Jenkins

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  Sent: October 23, 2008 7:01 AM
  Subject: Fortress Monroe

  Other than being a military outpost and the home for Jefferson Davis during  
  his unconstitutional imprisonment (due process being required), I don't see 
  any  significant historical value to the old fort.  I think it would make a  
  great Disney theme park or condo development.

  J South

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