Enrollment of Slaves
Summary
Pursuant to an order from Capt. James Smith, Provost Marshal of the Fourth District of Maryland, the slaves of Washington Co. have been enrolled. Since the war, many slaves have run away and the owners don't know their whereabouts. Alfred Barber, enrolling officer of the sub-district including Hagerstown, says a total of 23 slaves are subject to do military duty - 18 are Class 1 and 5 are Class 2.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light
Publication Date: March 23rd, 1864
Page/Column: 3B
Town: Hagerstown, MD
County: Washington
Subjects
- Battles / Military
- African Americans
