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The Emmitsburg Affair (July 12th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: The returned rebels of Emmitsburg were given a notice by group of Union veterans to leave town in 24 hours. Rebel soldiers appealed to Capt. Naill, Provost Marshal in Frederick, for protection. This Naill was required to do by order of Gen. Stevenson, but most had left town before time expired. Letter to editor of the Examiner signed by "Discharged Volunteer" gives his account of the incident.

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Life of Mr. Lincoln (July 12th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: Sgt. Robert Barracks is canvassing the book, The Life Mr. Lincoln, in Frederick City, Mechanicstown, and Woodsboro. Barracks, formerly of 7th Maryland Volunteers, was wounded at The Wilderness and has a family to support.

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Camp Sheridan (July 12th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: Letter from C. B. McClellan of the 6th US Cavalry camped at Camp Sheridan asks Examiner to convey the thanks of that unit to people of Frederick City for their hospitality on July 4th.

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Monocacy Junction, MD (July 12th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: Letter of thanks from the 213th (?) Regt., PA Volunteers to the ladies and citizens of Frederick for hospitality shown them on the 4th of July. Letter signed by: Jonathan Kershaw and David W. Morris

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Cash Paid for Maryland State Bounties (July 12th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: Advertisement: Sifford & Lorentz will pay cash for soldiers' Maryland State Bounties. Will also purchase gold, silver, notes, bonds, etc.

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Presented for Treason (July 14th, 1865)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: The Grand Jury of the United States District Court has charged several men formerly of this state with treason. Among them are Bradley T. Johnson, formerly of Frederick, Harry Gilmore, formerly of Baltimore County, James R. Herbert and W. W. Goldsborough, formerly of Baltimore City, and a number of others who are named. In some instances their acts of treason are listed. Several have posted bail.

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Welcome to Soldiers (July 14th, 1865)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: Frederick County districts plan celebrations for returning soldiers including Mechanicstown, Urbana, New Market, Liberty, Jefferson and Jackson. Middletown has not scheduled any event.

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General Hancock's Corps to Be Quartered at Frederick (July 14th, 1865)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: General Hancock's entire Corps is to be quartered at Frederick.

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Wm. Price… (July 14th, 1865)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: William Price, District Attorney, has filed an information against Bradley Johnson's interest in property in Frederick.

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Lines (July 14th, 1865)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: A poem about the "soldiers' burying ground" at Middletown.

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