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Released (March 22nd, 1865)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: According to the Baltimore American, Dr. D.H. Brewer, a Hagerstown native, was released from confinement in Fort Delaware after serving only eight days of his sentence of violating paragraph 86 of General Orders No. 100.
Full DetailsMD Sergeant Killed (March 22nd, 1865)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Sgt. Michael Halloran, 6th MD, was killed in fighting near Petersburg, VA.
Full DetailsThanks (March 22nd, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Mrs. Gideon Bantz, President of the Ladies Union Relief Association, thanks the Petit Jury of Frederick County for a $29.00 donation for the sick and wounded soldiers at the hospital.
Full DetailsHead-Quarters (March 22nd, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Notice: A corps composed of veterans is in the process of forming which is called the 1st Grand Army Corps of Veterans (or perhaps Grand National Guard). Veterans of the navy or any branch of the army that served two or more years will receive $1000 for a year with $600 cash in hand. Anyone who brings in a veteran will receive $10. Headquarters is Leilich's Hotel in Frederick. Signed: Capt. W. B. Griffith, Late of 13th PA Cavalry.
Full DetailsA Cry From The Army (March 22nd, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: A patriotic poem written by A. G. Jennings with a plea to feed the soldiers, their wives and children, etc. who have been fighting for their country. Americans answered the calls for food from famine-wracked Ireland, so do not fail to feed those here. From the U. S. General Hospital, Frederick.
Full DetailsFor the Democrat… (March 23rd, 1865)
>From The Western Maryland Democrat; Westminster, MD
Summary: Jesse T. Myers of Frizzleburg is home from war due to declining health and has been urged to help with recruiting
Full DetailsJudges of Election (March 23rd, 1865)
>From The Western Maryland Democrat; Westminster, MD
Summary: Newspaper accuses abolitionist election judges of disfranchising "at least 500 tax-paying white citizens" during the presidential election
Full DetailsNurse, Scout and Spy (March 23rd, 1865)
>From The Western Maryland Democrat; Westminster, MD
Summary: Paper notes that some of the profits from sales of this book will benefit sick and wounded soldiers
Full DetailsMarriages (March 23rd, 1865)
>From The Western Maryland Democrat; Westminster, MD
Summary: Announcements of marriages of three soldiers from local military units - Mr. John H. Mitten, Capt. Daniel Rinehart, Charles Gilson
Full DetailsMr. Joseph Ryan (March 24th, 1865)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Two local men have re-entered the army as lieutenants. Joseph Ryan, son of Michael Ryan, Esq. of Frederick is a 1st Lt. in Co. I, 1st MD Regiment, P. H. B., Vet. Vols. Frank Tabler, son of Wm. B. Tabler, Esq. of Frederick will be a 1st Lt. in Co. E, 1st MD Regiment, POTOMAC HOME BRIGADE, Vet. Vols. Both men have already served three years.
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