Search Newspaper Articles
Removal (February 8th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The office of the Provost Marshal of the draft was moved to a spacious hall on the second floor of the Parsonage of the Evangelical Reformed Church. This location has ample accommodations for the public and is better for the transaction of business.
Full DetailsThe Meeting on Monday - The War to Go On (February 9th, 1865)
>From The Western Maryland Democrat; Westminster, MD
Summary: Reports poor turnout at recent recruitment meeting, discusses a meeting of Lincoln and Seward with Southern Peace Commissioners and names Washington Durben as someone to help raise troops
Full DetailsMilitary Rule to be Abolished in Maryland (February 9th, 1865)
>From The Western Maryland Democrat; Westminster, MD
Summary: The removal of Gen. Wallace was only temporary, although it is expected that military rule soon abolished as Maryland is now a free state
Full Details(February 9th, 1865)
>From The Western Maryland Democrat; Westminster, MD
Summary: General supposition that fighting is occupation for the poorer classes - mistaken notion - if "gentlemen of leisure" had to fight, "war would not last 3 months" - editor's opinion
Full DetailsKilled In Action (February 15th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Sgt. Daniel J. Albaugh, Co. E, 7th MD Vols., of Frederick, was killed on Feb. 6 in a charge near Hatcher's Run. According to his fellow soldiers, Albaugh was conspicuous for being in the front of every charge and in the rear of every retreat.
Full DetailsMunicipal Nominations (February 15th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Announcement of the names of those nominated by the Unconditional Union Party to represent their respective Frederick City wards in the Common Council. The paper urges voters not regard this election as trivial. It is important to have a good turnout. Besides supporting the Union by shouldering arms, citizens must exercise their right to vote.
Full DetailsThe Lecture (February 15th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: A lecture given by Reverend D. Evans Reese at the Hospital for the benefit of the Soldier's Library was "pretty well attended" given the cold weather. His topic was "Theory of True Progress." Another lecture will be given by Rev. Dr. Diehl on Friday at Junior Hall.
Full DetailsHospital Report (February 15th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Official report of the sick and wounded at the U.S.A. General Hospital, Frederick, MD for the week ending Feb. 14, 1865. There were 714 men in the hospital. Three died. Their names were: Pvt. Peter W. Bradsure (prob. should be Peter M. Bradburn), Co. H, 9th NY Heavy Artillery; Pvt. Ebenezer McClain, Co. K, 14th PA Cavalry; and Henry D. Bedett (prob. should be Henry D. Bennett), Co. C, 1st Conn. Cavalry
Full DetailsA Loyal and Patriotic Example (February 16th, 1865)
>From The Western Maryland Democrat; Westminster, MD
Summary: Editor holds up local Capt. Ecker as example of true patriot for taking son to enlist
Full DetailsA Loyal Duty Neglected (February 16th, 1865)
>From The Western Maryland Democrat; Westminster, MD
Summary: A group of local African Americans traveled to Baltimore to enlist, but returned home instead; the editor questions why local white men do not raise a company of African Americans
Full Details
