The Draft
Summary
The draft in this Congressional District began last Thursday. No draft will be conducted in the Frederick District since its quota was filled by “negro substitutes” furnished by a Baltimorean for $100 each.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Valley Register
Publication Date: May 20th, 1864
Page/Column: 2A
Town: Middletown, MD
County: Frederick
Subjects
- Home Front / Effects of War
- African Americans
