Arrest of J.W. Baughman
Summary
J.W. Baughman, editor of the Republican Citizen and citizen of Frederick, was arrested at Sandy Hook for treasonous correspondence with Rebel officer Bradley T. Johnson, taken to DC, but released on taking the oath of allegiance.]
Article Source
Newspaper: The Valley Register
Publication Date: July 19th, 1861
Page/Column: 2B
Town: Middletown, MD
County: Frederick
Subjects
- Local Soldiers
- Civilian Divided Loyalties
- Civil Liberties
