Capture of Virginians
Summary
2 companies of the 12th IN Regt., stationed near Sharpsburg, crossed the Potomac River "one night last week", captured "R. Davis Shepherd, son-in-law of Hon. Alexander R. Boteler, Abraham Shepherd, George D. McGlincey, Conrad Crowl and George W. Johnson," citizens of Jefferson County VA. Being held at headquarters at Williamsport; charge "with having taken up arms against the government." Reported by the Boonsboro Odd Fellow.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light
Publication Date: December 11th, 1861
Page/Column: 2G
Town: Hagerstown, MD
County: Washington
Subjects
- Battles / Military
- Civilian Divided Loyalties
- Civil Liberties
