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Military Assessment (January 4th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Upon orders of Maj. Gen Wallace, commanding the Middle Department, $7,000 was assessed on the disloyal citizens of Libertytown to compensate merchant Thomas Harris for the loss of his property resulting from the July Confederate invasion. When the counsel of the citizens claimed that Harris exaggerated his loss, Wallace suspended the assessment and Brig. Gen. Daniel Tyler, 1st Separate Brigade, 8th Army Corps, arrived and took testimony, which was expected to clear Harris of any wrongdoing.
Full DetailsDeaths (January 4th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: William H. Carr [from New Windsor], who was captured on January 3, 1864 at Staunton, VA, died in Andersonville, GA on August 21, 1864, aged 21 years, 1 month. A poem pays tribute to his sacrifice for country.
Full DetailsCollection of Claims (January 4th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Advertisement: Milton G. Urner, a Frederick attorney, in association with G. Eichelberger, solicits claims for damages to real or personal property inflicted by the U.S. Army, which he will pursue from the appropriate governmental department.
Full DetailsMissing Sergeant (January 4th, 1865)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Sgt. J.C. Bartle, Co. H, 6th MD Vols, who was captured on July 6, 1863 in Loudon Valley, died at Andersonville, GA, last July from starvation. Also captured at the same time were Adj. Small and Corp. Adams, both of whom have also fallen.
Full DetailsArmy Recruits (January 4th, 1865)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Urges citizens to assemble to take necessary steps to fill the quota of troops requested by the President without resorting to the draft. Asks that liberal bounties, of at least $200, be offered to entice veterans to reenlist and see the war to its conclusion.
Full DetailsAnti-Slavery Sentiment (January 4th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: At the outbreak of the Civil War the Frederick Examiner stated that the war's result would be the extinction of slavery and this has proven true. In other Border Slave states such as Missouri and Kentucky there are signs that slavery will follow the path which it took in Maryland and will be abolished. Missouri is to have a State Constitutional Convention soon and it is reported that there are only 6 out of 66 members who are pro-slavery. Anti-slavery sentiment is also growing in Kentucky and the Louisville Journal has taken sides and is advocating Emancipation. It is likely that Missouri will "follow our generous lead, in all its humanity and amplitude of patriotism," and emancipate slaves there.
Full DetailsThe Quota (January 4th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The military quota from the 4th Congressional District, including the counties of Carroll, Frederick, Allegany and Washington will be 2,531 men. Frederick will need to supply about 700 men, nearly a regiment.
Full DetailsNew Year's Gift (January 4th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Mrs. Cromwell, the attentive and efficient matron of Barrack L, U.S. General Hospital prepared a cake and "choice viands" as a New Year's gift to that barrack. None of the barracks at the hospital shows as much care and good management as that of Mrs. Cromwell.
Full DetailsThanks (January 4th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: A thank you to the members of the Veteran Reserve Corps who supplied the Frederick Examiner with desserts that were left over from their sumptuous Christmas dinner. "The hospitality of the Veterans is only equaled by their patriotic valor." Barrack C was beautifully adorned for Christmas. "The Holidays were a memorable season at the Hospital."
Full DetailsMessrs. Editors (January 4th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: A letter to the editor signed "Abe" saying that if Capt. Walter Saunders consents to be a candidate for mayor of Frederick city, he will have the support of all the Union men of Frederick.
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