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Resolutions of the Williamsport Home Guards

Summary

On June 28, 1861 the Williamsport Home Guards passed a resolution, similar to those published by the Frederick and Middletown Home Guards, refusing to comply with an act of the Maryland legislature “designed to disarm the loyal citizens of the State.” A letter from Ward H. Lamon to the Williamsport Home Guards expressed satisfaction at the resolution and pledged that the Federal government would sustain them.


Article Source

Newspaper: The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light

Publication Date: July 10th, 1861

Page/Column: 2D

Town: Hagerstown, MD

County: Washington

Subjects

  • Politics
  • Home Front / Effects of War

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