>Back in the 70's I did a research project at college re Twain and his role in
>the Confed Army. An interesting offshoot of this was how in 1940 when the
>Mark Twain stamp was released by the US Postal service the first day of issue
>site was debated on the floor of Congress. The rep from Mo. didn't want the
>stamp released in Hannibal due to Twain's alleged desertion. The rep from CT
>asked to have it released in Hartford but despite the debate it was
>ultimately released in Hannibal. I have more info regarding that whole
>episode if interested...Dave Neuburger
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Dave,

This is most interesting; please post whatever you have!

Joe Towson
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