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Capture of Some of Mosby's Men (January 6th, 1865)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: The Baltimore Sun reported that 10 of Moseby's guerillas were captured by Gen. Tyler's cavalry near Sugarloaf Mt. Three were officers. Some had on civilian clothes and some wore Union coats over Confederate uniforms. It is supposed they were going to plunder the railroad.
Full DetailsThe quota of this… (January 6th, 1865)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: The draft quota for the Fourth Congressional District composed of Frederick, Washington, Allegany and Carroll County is listed as 2,531. Frederick County's share is about 700.
Full DetailsHonorably Discharged (January 11th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Captain Frank Gallagher formerly from Frederick, who served in the US military for 3 years and 3 months, was honorably discharged and returned to his home in Baltimore.
Full DetailsClaim Agency (January 11th, 1865)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Advertisement: Hagerstown attorney George French proposes to seek the collection of pensions, bounty, back pay and other claims against the government. Also attends to the sale and purchase of real estate.
Full DetailsAttorney (January 11th, 1865)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Advertisement: Hagerstown attorney Albert Small offers to pursue back pay, bounty, pensions and other claims against the U.S.
Full DetailsPrepare for the Draft (January 11th, 1865)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Urges citizens to take steps to prevent the imposition of the draft. The state offers a bounty of $300 and the county $200.
Full DetailsFederal Prisoners South (January 11th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Lt. T. H. Stewart, a recently exchanged prisoner who is a member of the 5th MD Regiment, was imprisoned at Columbia, SC. He has published a "heart-sickening account" of the treatment of Union prisoners. The paper asks, "What is to be done?" "Retaliation" is one answer, but not by treating Confederate prisoners as Union prisoners have been treated. Stewart furnishes names of Maryland officers imprisoned at Columbia and their regiments. One of the prisoners is Lt. Long of Frederick.
Full DetailsGuerillas on the Potomac (January 11th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The Rebel guerrillas on the VA side of the Potomac fire at anything that moves across the river, including Maj. Andrews' mail carrier who was recently shot in the hand while delivering mail around Poolesville. Other incidents include Rebels firing on the 1st Delaware Cavalry. A group of 15 Rebels crossed the river on a chicken-stealing expedition. They were finally overtaken by cavalry who succeeded in catching 10 of them. [from Washington Star]
Full DetailsNotice (January 11th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Notice: Members of the Frederick Draft Club Association are informed they should come pick up a dividend of $25.70 which was declared by the President and Treasurer of the Association. The money can be drawn on the Central Bank after January 13. Signed: John H. Keller, President, and P. M. Englebrecht, Treasurer
Full DetailsSpecial Notice (January 11th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Drafted or enrolled men from Baltimore city or the counties can obtain substitutes for the army or navy without coming into Baltimore City by simply sending Howard & Co their address. Exemptions for 1 or 3 years are guaranteed by the Provost Marshals of any district. Substitutes are provided "on the most reasonable terms."
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