Appeal Cases No. 35
Summary
A number of men from the Downsville region formed a “mutual protection club,” where in the event any of them were drafted, each would contribute a proportionate share of the $300 commutation cost. When Peter Coffman was drafted, all but Hammond Eavey paid their share. Eavey had volunteered for the army, however, and argued that his service fulfilled his obligation to the club.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Herald and Torch Light
Publication Date: November 29th, 1865
Page/Column: 3B
Town: Hagerstown, MD
County: Washington
Subjects
- Local Soldiers
- Home Front / Effects of War
- Aftermath of War / Reconstruction
