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Account of the Rebel Raid Through Middletown Valley

Summary

A local citizen provides an account of the passage of Early’s army through and the occupation of Middletown and the Valley. On July 6 the Confederate horsemen first appeared, with the passage of the main army taking place primarily on July 8. Stores that suffered the greatest losses were Culler & Levy; Wright & Hyatt; and Rudy Winbigler, Herring and Crouse. Town officials had to pay $1,500 to Early.

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Article Source

Newspaper: The Valley Register

Publication Date: July 22nd, 1864

Page/Column: 2B

Town: Middletown, MD

County: Frederick

Subjects

• Battles / Military
• Home Front / Effects of War

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