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This is the location of Mosby's Rock in Herndon, VA. It is located behind houses near Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. This rock is where Mosby's men would use as a rendevous point as well as where Laura and Mosby would meet to exchange information.

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Due to the limit of space, I took two photos for the front of the house, one left, one right. Also, I included a photo of the plaque next to the front door.

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This is a satellite map of the cemetery. As you look at the Marriott Hotel which is the L-shape building, there is a parking circle in front of it. The closest tree to the left of the circle is where the grave lies.

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This is a picture of J.E.B. Stuart dressed in his Confederate Army suit.

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This is a letter that was wrote by J.E.B. Stuart after he met Laura at Camp Qui Vive while she attended the sick and wounded.

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This is the 1840 census record that shows F. F. (Francis Fitzhugh) Ratcliffe's household. It shows there were two males from the ages of 5-10 which questions if Laura had another brother that died early other than John. Also shows 1 male between theā€¦

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This is the final step of the cleaning process. The grave site has been cleared of vines which allows you to enter through the gate and the headstone visible.

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This is the 4th step in the cleaning process of the grave site.

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This is the 3rd picture and step of the cleaning process of the grave site.
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