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$100 Reward (January 1st, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Notice: Henry Clary, of Linganore, offers a reward for the capture and return of his runaway slave, Margaret Johnson.
Full DetailsColored Convicts (January 1st, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Negro girl named Simms convicted of setting fire to Sartzman barn in Washington Co. State law mandates she be sold out of state, but war prevents this. The editor urges the legislature to take action to resolve the problem.
Full DetailsRefugees & Contrabands (January 3rd, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Refugees and 'contrabands' crossed the Potomac at Berlin, sent to Frederick for questioning
Full DetailsA Vote of Thanks (January 8th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Letter: African Methodist Episcopal Church thanks mayor and citizens of Hagerstown for letting them hold religious festival at Christmas and citizens and military who protected them.
Full DetailsNegroes in Uniform (January 15th, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The editor opposes allowing officers' colored servants and other colored camp followers to wear military uniforms.
Full DetailsRunaway (January 15th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Notice: William Jackson, mulatto, in Washington Co. jail, having run away from Robert Johnson, Lovettsville, Loudon Co., VA. Sheriff Henry Gantz requests owner to come forward and prove his property.
Full DetailsRunaway (January 15th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Notice: John Jones, mulatto, in Washington Co. jail, having run away from Hillery Poole, Poolesville, Montgomery Co., MD. Sheriff Henry Gantz requests owner to come forward and prove his property.
Full DetailsRunaway (January 15th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Notice: Bill, Negro, in Washington Co. jail, having run away from Col. Leonard, Poolesville, Montgomery Co., MD. Sheriff Henry Gants requests owner to come forward and prove his property.
Full DetailsSheriff's Sale (January 15th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Notice: Sheriff Henry Gantz will sell at public sale in Hagerstown free Negro William Henry Jones, for illegal entry into MD.
Full DetailsFrom the Upper Potomac (January 17th, 1862)
>From The Republican Citizen; Frederick, MD
Summary: Troop movements between Hancock and Point of Rocks related to defence of the railroad; reference to runaway slaves from VA
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