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Refugees from Virginia

Summary

The Hagerstown Herald reports that during the last two months several refugee families have arrived from Virginia in search of food, clothing, shelter and work. Many exhibit the affects of poverty and report the scarcity of provisions in Virginia.

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Newspaper: The Valley Register

Publication Date: December 25th, 1863

Page/Column: 2D

Town: Middletown, MD

County: Frederick

Subjects

  • Home Front / Effects of War
  • Women and Children

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