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A False Alarm

Summary

Rumors, that proved false, spread that claimed the "rebels were planting cannon on the Virginia side of the river opposite Williamsport, for the purpose of shelling that town."


Article Source

Newspaper: The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light

Publication Date: October 2nd, 1861

Page/Column: 2

Town: Hagerstown, MD

County: Washington

Subjects

  • Home Front / Effects of War

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