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An Alleged Rebel Spy (January 27th, 1865)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Col. Woolley's detectives arrested a Confederate spy dressed as a Union lieutenant who admitted to having "sojourned with several of the provost marshals in the western part of this State, and had always been considered by them as an officer of the Federal army."
Full DetailsSoldier's Letter (February 1st, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: "Edgar," a soldier from Co. D, 6th MD, wrote a letter outlining the service performed by his regiment, which was recruited from the Hauvers and Mechanicstown districts of Frederick County. A part of the 6th Corps, the regiment fought in the Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor, and in a flank movement south of the James River. In the Shenandoah Valley the regiment rendered distinguished services in battles at Winchester, Fishers Hill, and Cedar Creek. Those killed since May 4, 1864 include Sgt. J.L.H. Damuth; privates A.C. Harbaugh, Edward F. Robinson, Irving R. Robinson, Wm H. Dorsey and Wm. McPherson. A list of wounded is also provided.
Full DetailsSpecial Notice to the Drafted and Enrolled Men of Frederick County (February 1st, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Notice: Cumming & Co., a Baltimore firm, will handle obtaining draft substitutes for Frederick County men. Gentlemen can obtain substitutes by contracting with Cumming & Co. by letter and depositing money in either of the banks in Frederick if they do not wish to go to Baltimore.
Full DetailsThe Third Lecture (February 1st, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Announcing a third lecture being given by Lt. Gov. C. C. Cox to benefit the Soldier's Library; the lecture is at Junior Hall in Frederick. The topic is, "Our Country, its hopes and its fears." Cost is 25 cents. Tickets may be obtained at Jones & Bro., W. Baugher's and elsewhere.
Full DetailsThe Quotas (February 1st, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The military quotas for the 4th Congressional District (Carroll, Frederick, Washington and Allegany counties) are listed. These are in response to the President's call on December 19, 1864 for 300,000 men. The 4th District must send 1,750; Frederick County's share is 750; Carroll's share is 417; Allegany's share is 176 and Washington's share is 321. The quota for the state is 9,142.
Full DetailsThe rebel Senator Foot… (February 1st, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The rebel Senator Foot, who was arrested some time ago by the Richmond authorities for attempting to flee the Confederacy, has turned up in "Yankeedom" and been captured at Lovettsville, Loudoun Co., VA along with four other fugitives. They were brought to Frederick County and secured, awaiting the action of the Government.
Full DetailsDisloyal Practice (February 2nd, 1865)
>From The Western Maryland Democrat; Westminster, MD
Summary: Some citizen are going to Frederick City to obtain exemptions from the draft, an act termed “disloyal” by the editor; also, the editor accuses local election judges of irregularities which have aided their parties
Full DetailsOne More Grand Rally… (February 2nd, 1865)
>From The Western Maryland Democrat; Westminster, MD
Summary: Announces meeting at Carroll County Court House on Feb. 6th for enlistment
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>From The Western Maryland Democrat; Westminster, MD
Summary: Announces return of badly wounded Lieut. Charles N. Kahn (or Kuhn) of Co. A, 6th Md. Regiment - probably cripple for life - had been in hospital in Martinsburg
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>From The Western Maryland Democrat; Westminster, MD
Summary: Announces 48th annual meeting of American Colonization Society in Washington - only 23 emigrants sent to Liberia during year
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