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Soldier Suicide (January 22nd, 1865)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: A soldier named Smith, Co. C, 2nd U.S. Cavalry, committed suicide last Friday at the military camp near Hagerstown.
Full DetailsThe Draft (January 22nd, 1865)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Notice: In order to fill Washington County’s draft quota of 319, the County Commissioners have authorized a bounty of $200 to each volunteer, while the state offers a bounty of $300 to each volunteer. John L. Smith, Clerk of Commissioners of Washington County, MD.
Full DetailsPublic Meeting (January 25th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Request for the Unconditional Union voters of Frederick to meet at the Court House to decide upon arrangement for selecting candidates for Mayor, Aldermen, and Common Councilmen. There are two possible ways to nominate the candidates - via a mass meeting or through delegates from each ward who make the nominations. To ensure the most appropriate method is chosen, the voters are asked to make the decision at this public meeting.
Full DetailsBounty Bill (January 26th, 1865)
>From The Western Maryland Democrat; Westminster, MD
Summary: The House of Delegates has passed a bill granting a $300 bounty to enlistees who meet certain criteria
Full DetailsIncidents of the War (January 26th, 1865)
>From The Western Maryland Democrat; Westminster, MD
Summary: Background history of the formation of 3 companies for the Union army from Carroll County includes the names of some officers; many privates and non-commissioned officers have been killed and wounded
Full DetailsMeeting on Monday (January 26th, 1865)
>From The Western Maryland Democrat; Westminster, MD
Summary: The $300 bounty bill passed by the House of Delegates is a clear incentive to enlist
Full DetailsLetter to Editor (January 26th, 1865)
>From The Western Maryland Democrat; Westminster, MD
Summary: The writer urges influential veterans from the county to help with recruiting
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>From The Western Maryland Democrat; Westminster, MD
Summary: Recruiting has been slower than expected
Full Details$100 Club for District and County (January 26th, 1865)
>From The Western Maryland Democrat; Westminster, MD
Summary: Separate draft insurance clubs have been created for the district and the county; three Westminster business men are named on the advertisement
Full DetailsFatal Occurrence (January 27th, 1865)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: A military band from Sandy Hook was out serenading in various towns. First they visited the home of Emory Edwards, Esq. near Brownsville. Then moved on to serenade elsewhere. Major Anderson of the 20th PA Cavalry was killed in Burkittsville after his horse slipped and fell throwing him violently to the ground. He died of a broken neck. [from Hagerstown Mail]
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