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How long did it take to travel from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia during the days of the Mainline Canal? ANSWER 3-5 DAYS

How much did a ticket cost? ANSWER 10 DOLLARS
A prisoner at Fort McHenry.  

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During the Civil War, Fort McHenry served as a prison for both political and military prisoners of war.

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