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The Pic-Nic (August 1st, 1861)
>From The Carroll County Democrat; Westminster, MD
Summary: A picnic will be held at Taneytown by the military of that place
Full DetailsGrand Military and Citizens Dress Picnic (August 1st, 1861)
>From The Carroll County Democrat; Westminster, MD
Summary: The Smallwood Infantry will hold the "First Annual Pic Nic" at the woods at Winter's Station on Saturday, August 10; tickets are $1. [also ran on 8/8]
Full DetailsPromotion of Robert Swan, Esq. (August 2nd, 1861)
>From The Hagerstown Mail; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Robert Swan of Hagerstown, the son-in-law of Dr. Charles Macgill, has been promoted to major of the Confederate “first regiment of cavalry." He was promoted for his conduct during the Battle of Manassas. Swann served in the Mexican War, and his grandfather served gallantly in the Revolutionary War.
Full DetailsWe have been requested… (August 2nd, 1861)
>From The Hagerstown Mail; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: An assortment of luxury food items have been brought to Hagerstown for the soldiers by Jacob Shoop, Joseph Eavy and others from the Beaver Creek region.
Full DetailsThe 13th Mass. Regt… (August 2nd, 1861)
>From The Hagerstown Mail; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: The 13th Massachusetts regiment, commanded by Col. Leonard, arrived in Hagerstown yesterday en route to Harpers Ferry.
Full DetailsIt is believed that James… (August 2nd, 1861)
>From The Hagerstown Mail; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: It is believed that James Hicks of Hagerstown and Geo. T. Whitter of Buckeystown were killed during the Battle of Manassas, both serving on the Confederate side.
Full DetailsDemocratic Central Committee (August 2nd, 1861)
>From The Hagerstown Mail; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Notice: Chairman James Wason gives notice that members of the Democratic Central Committee of Hagerstown are requested to meet in Hagerstown on Aug. 6 (1861).
Full DetailsState Convention of the Friends of Peace (August 2nd, 1861)
>From The Hagerstown Mail; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Urges the “Peace members of the Legislature” to meet in State Convention no later than the middle of September to organize opposition to the Lincoln Administration and those who support its “unconstitutional acts.”
Full DetailsThe Arrest of R.H. Alvey (August 2nd, 1861)
>From The Hagerstown Mail; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: From the Baltimore Exchange, describes how R.H. Alvey (of Hagerstown) was duped into reading a letter purportedly from Confederate Gen. Johnston, and then was subsequently arrested for holding treasonable correspondence with the Confederates. He has been imprisoned ever since without charges being lodged against him.
Full DetailsThe War (August 2nd, 1861)
>From The Hagerstown Mail; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: The civil war underway is threatening to entangle the country in “international strife” and to destroy its democratic institutions and freedoms. The time is not far distant when the American people will rise up and demand “peace and conciliation,” which its leaders avoid.
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