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County Bounty

Summary

Frederick County Commissioners passed a measure to pay volunteers, those drafted, and those providing substitutes a $200 bounty. It was anticipated that the inducement would result in a strong turnout of volunteers.


Article Source

Newspaper: The Frederick Examiner

Publication Date: February 22nd, 1865

Page/Column: 2C

Town: Frederick, MD

County: Frederick

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  • Home Front / Effects of War

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