A Wanton Outrage
Summary
Alexander Shafer of Washington County attempted to cross the Potomac to his farm in VA but was driven back by a Rebel force who seized and burned his ferry boat and skiff.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Valley Register
Publication Date: July 5th, 1861
Page/Column: 2
Town: Middletown, MD
County: Frederick
Subjects
- Battles / Military
- Home Front / Effects of War