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Our Army (May 17th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: An update on the Second and Fifth Corps, Army of the Potomac, which are assembling at Bailey's Cross Roads near Alexandria, VA. The 9th Corps is already there. Sherman's men will soon be arriving, led by his cavalry. Also arriving will be the Army of Georgia. The people of Virginia have treated the troops well and the troops have refrained from the foraging which usually occurs during the movements of large bodies of troops. The date for a grand review has not been set, but there will be 4 complete armies including 7 corps of infantry, one of cavalry and a full complement of artillery.
Full DetailsDisgraceful Conduct (May 17th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: A fracas occurred between Chas. E. Moberly of Frederick City and soldiers from the Provost Guard and the Vet. Reserve Corps in which Moberly was severely injured. Dr. Mitchell (sp?) rendered assistance. Details of the fracas are printed. It was hoped that this kind of rowdyism would end when the war ended and good order be restored, "but in this we have been disappointed." The Provost Marshal can enforce respect for the law, however.
Full DetailsMr. Charles E. Moberly (May 19th, 1865)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Charles E. Moberly, a Frederick man, was assaulted and badly injured by several soldiers from Provost Guard and Veterans Reserve Corps.
Full DetailsSouthern Chivalry (May 19th, 1865)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: A list of returned Rebel soldiers from Frederick: Gardner, Pyle, Murphy, Anson, Hahn, Obenderfer, Trail, Tyler, Ott, and Baugher.
Full DetailsIndictments (May 24th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: A.J. Hubbard, a former Confederate soldier, was arrested for treason by Sheriff Steiner upon his return to this city. He appeared before Judge Nelson and was released after posting $1,200 bail that was guaranteed by John Hagan and Basil E. Dorsey.
Full DetailsAttorney (May 24th, 1865)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Advertisement: Hagerstown Attorney Jas. P. Matthews, whose office is on S. Potomac Street, offers to pursue pensions, back pay, bounties and claims for Quartermaster stores and Commissary supplies under the Act of July 4, 1864.
Full DetailsCemetery Meeting (May 24th, 1865)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: A meeting of the Antietam National Cemetery Trustees will be held today. C.C. Felton of the Baltimore American is expected to attend.
Full DetailsMD Rebels (May 24th, 1865)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: The following former Confederate soldiers have returned to their homes in Frederick and reported to the provost marshal: J.E. Gardner, W.F. Pyle, Jas. T. Murphy, L.F. Anson, Reuben Hahn, Augustus Obenderfer, Lewis W. Trail, John B. Tyler, Geo. W. Ott and Isaac A. Baugher.
Full DetailsVigilance Committee (May 24th, 1865)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: On May 2 (1865), the Union Men of Washington County met in convention and formed a Vigilance Committee consisting of twenty members from each district. On May 6, the committee met in Hagerstown and formed an executive committee, which declared its intention to act within the law, but, in light of the damages inflicted upon loyal citizens and their property from successive Confederate invasions, have determined to prevent “outlawed traitors” from returning to the county.
Full DetailsThe name of the first Maryland Potomac Home Brigade… (May 24th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The name of the First Maryland Potomac Home Brigade has been changed to the 13th Regiment Maryland Infantry.
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