As other posters have noted, you may be looking for Donna Seifert's 1991 
article, "Within sight of the White House: The archaeology of Working 
women".

But I'm really just using this posting as an excuse to remind us all about 
the SHA web site's "Publications Explorer". It's available to all SHA 
members and is VERY handy!

carol

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Carol McDavid, Ph.D.
Executive Director, Community Archaeology Research Institute, Inc. (CARI)
Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Houston
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Rice University
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Benjamin Carter" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, May 02, 2011 9:09 AM
Subject: Forgotten reference... Prostitutes of the Army of the Potomac.


> All,
>
> I thought I would request your assistance. I recall reading some 
> fascinating articles about historical archaeology in DC. In particular I 
> recall discussion of prostitutes who were patronized by the Arrmy of the 
> Potomac during the Civil War. I can't seem to put my hands on the article 
> however. Anyone remember this article and have the citation handy?
>
> Cheers,
> Ben Carter, RPA