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Give it Your Attention (December 23rd, 1864)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Designated citizens are called to a meeting in regards to the revision of the draft enrollment list. A large number of those drafted have been unqualified for military service and correcting the enrollment lists is important so that the number drafted will not be above the "proportion of the number liable to military service under the enrollment act."
Full DetailsChristian Commission (December 23rd, 1864)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: G. S. Griffith, Esq., Chairman of the Christian Commission of Baltimore city, submits a list of Frederick County citizens and organizations who have donated money to sick and wounded soldiers. Various churches, relief associations and individuals are named and the amounts donated.
Full DetailsA small number… (December 23rd, 1864)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: A small number of guerillas attacked boats on the C&O canal below Sharpsburg and robbed them of 2 or 3 teams.
Full DetailsMilitary (December 23rd, 1864)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Captain Eugene Baugher of Co. C., 1st Regiment, Potomac Home Brigade Vet. Vols. has been appointed Provost Marshal of Frederick and replaces Maj. Yellott whose term expired.
Full DetailsRobberies by Guerillas (December 23rd, 1864)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: A group of guerillas stole a number of horses belonging to Maryland farmers residing between Sharpsburg and Williamsport, but the guerillas were chased down by Union cavalry and had to release the horses as they re-crossed the river. One guerilla was drowned and three captured. [from Washington Star]
Full DetailsWanted (December 24th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Advertisement: wanted to hire a woman slave who is a good cook, washer and ironer and "can milk."
Full DetailsReinstated (December 28th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Lt. H.F. Winchester of Cole's Cavalry has been reinstated as Quarter-master.
Full DetailsGot His Rights (December 28th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Dr. Robert Claggett, "who joined Brad Johnson's band of thieves," has returned to Frederick after taking the oath of allegiance in Baltimore.
Full DetailsChristmas at the Hospital (December 28th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Frederick citizens and wounded soldiers celebrated Christmas at the military , entertainment by the Hospital Opera Troupe of convalescent soldiers.hospital
Full DetailsArrested (December 28th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Berlin (MD) residents Elnesser and Wm. Smith have been arrested, charged with disloyalty and with destroying a disabled Negro soldier's property.
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