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District Meeting (September 6th, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: Notice of Union meeting in Middletown to select delegates to county convention

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County Convention and State Convention (September 6th, 1861)
>From The Republican Citizen; Frederick, MD

Summary: Account of Frederick County convention and Maryland State conventions of the Peace Party

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County Convention of the Peace Party (September 6th, 1861)
>From The Republican Citizen; Frederick, MD

Summary: Account of Frederick Co. convention of the Peace Party, Jacob Kunkel, Pres; list of other officers and participants

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The "Peace" Party (September 6th, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: Editorial branding the "Peace" party as supporters of secession and "this vile rebellion."

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Capture of Rebels (September 6th, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: The 13th MA Regiment captured 20 of the Charleston Home Guards at Beher's Mill near Harper's Ferry and the 28th Regiment crossed the Potomac and captured 30 head of cattle.

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A Declension (September 6th, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: Lewis P. Fiery, of Washington County, declined his appointment as Major of the 1st Regiment of the Potomac Home Brigade.

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Come One Come All (September 6th, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: All Union-loving voters are urged to attend the upcoming district meeting in Middletown to select delegates for the Frederick County nominating convention.

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Seizure of Arms (September 6th, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: A detachment from companies B & F of the 4th CT Regt. travelled through Middletown carrying a large number of State rifles that were in the possession of Capt. Aaron Poffenberger, from Myersville, who denied he was a Secession sympathizer.

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Improved Arms (September 6th, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: Home Guard Cos. B and C (Capt. Rudy) are being given percussion locks for their muskets.

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A Donation (September 6th, 1861)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: Col. Maulsby, of the 1st Regiment of the Potomac Home Brigade, has received a $100 donation from a citizen in Baltimore for relief of destitute families of his men.

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