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Military Arrests

Summary

Samuel Smith and Rev. Shuford of Boonsboro were arrested for "tearing down and insulting the flag" at a picnic at Benevola. After a hearing by Provost Marshal Nail, they were sent to Baltimore for a further hearing.


Article Source

Newspaper: The Frederick Examiner

Publication Date: September 6th, 1865

Page/Column: 2C

Town: Frederick, MD

County: Frederick

Subjects

  • Civilian Divided Loyalties
  • Civil Liberties
  • Aftermath of War / Reconstruction

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