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Deserters

Summary

Deserters from Gen. Early’s Confederate army are daily crossing Union lines and surrendering, expressing a desire to take the oath of allegiance. It is believed that as many as 400 men have deserted in the past two weeks.


Article Source

Newspaper: The Herald and Torch Light

Publication Date: January 22nd, 1865

Page/Column: 2C

Town: Hagerstown, MD

County: Washington

Subjects

  • Battles / Military

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