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Account of the arrest of many officers and members of the MD legislature and suspension of its meeting in Frederick before it could pass an ordinance of secession. Letters seized by the 1st WI Regt. Indicate that the Rebel Gen. Johnston was to occupy Frederick.
Newspaper: The Valley Register
Publication Date: September 20th, 1861
Page/Column: 2B
Town: Middletown, MD
County: Frederick
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