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Summary

J. H. Finney reports overhearing rebel officers complain of their reception in Frederick by the Tories, of being misled by them on local secessionist sentiment. A number of prominent Frederick men are implicated, especially Fred Markell and John Need. Howell Cobb's drunkenness is recalled, also Pres. Lincoln's visit to Frederick.


Article Source

Newspaper: The Frederick Examiner

Publication Date: October 15th, 1862

Page/Column: 2

Town: Frederick, MD

County: Frederick

Subjects

  • Civilian Divided Loyalties
  • Home Front / Effects of War

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