On July 30, 1802, Ezra Houck, second president of Farmers & Mechanics National Bank (1872-1878), was born. On July 30, 1820, four Osage Indians passed through Frederick enroute to St. Louis after concluding a treaty in Washington. On July 30, 1861, the Maryland General Assembly reassembled in Frederick following its April adjournment. The question of secession was the foremost issue on the agenda. On July 30, 1864, Decatur Dorsey, who was born at New London, was awarded a Congressional Medal of Honor for his actions at Petersburg, VA, on this date. The medal was presented November 8, 1865. On July 30, 1949, President Harry S Truman, and members of his staff, arrived in Thurmont for a weekend visit to Shangri-La. If anyone can add information to these History Moments, or would like to suggest an item for another calendar day, please contact me privately. John W. Ashbury (wasps65@earthlink.net)