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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 DetailsTo the Ladies of the Union Relief Association (January 1st, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Letter from members of 1st Infantry and 1st Cavalry Cos., 4th Regt., Potomac Brigade, thanking the ladies of the Union Relief Association for Christmas gifts for the troops encamped at the Fairgrounds, Hagerstown.
Full DetailsChristmas Dinners (January 1st, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: A description of Christmas dinners for two army units stationed in or near Frederick. Co. F of the 46th PA Regiment and the regimental band had a sumptuous dinner at the Dill House and then proceeded back to their camp about 3 miles outside of town. The Zouaves d'Afrique under Capt. Collis were treated to a fine meal by their commander and his lovely young bride. The Zouaves are a picked body of men who are part of the bodyguard of Maj. Gen. Banks.
Full DetailsThe Mason-Slidell Affair (January 2nd, 1862)
>From The Carroll County Democrat; Westminster, MD
Summary: Opposes turning two Confederate diplomats seized from a British ship over to the British government: "Military necessity" is an excuse for trampling on the inalienable rights of the people.
Full DetailsImportant to Farmers (January 2nd, 1862)
>From The Carroll County Democrat; Westminster, MD
Summary: Gen. Banks has issued an order prohibiting the taking of forage by the army without the owner's consent
Full DetailsPoetry: Love Your Enemies (January 3rd, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Anti-war poem, "Love Your Enemies," written by S. L. B.
Full DetailsFrom the American: "Lament of ex-Gov. Lowe" (January 3rd, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Poem supporting Maryland's secession, entitled "Lament of ex-Gov. Lowe"
Full DetailsQuartering on The Rebels (January 3rd, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Examiner promotes efforts to have rebel sympathizers taxed to support Union refugees from VA in MD, as Gen. Halleck has done in MO
Full Details"Secesh" Prisoners (January 3rd, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Secessionist prisoners passing through Middletown on way to Frederick from Williamsport, including Davis and Abraham Shepherd, G.D. McGlincey and Conrad Crowl captured near Shepherdstown
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