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The Draft

Summary

Long article[mostly illegible] about the postponement of the draft in Frederick County. Restoration of the right of manumission is urged, also the recruitment of slaves for military service.


Article Source

Newspaper: The Frederick Examiner

Publication Date: January 20th, 1864

Page/Column: 2A

Town: Frederick, MD

County: Frederick

Subjects

  • Slavery / Emancipation
  • Home Front / Effects of War
  • African Americans

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