Drafting and Volunteering, &c.
Summary
Letter from "Union" urging that MD secessionists be drafted for military service lest they become the political majority and undermine Union efforts in the border states. Washington Co. has already contributed 1500 Union volunteers.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light
Publication Date: July 23rd, 1862
Page/Column: 2D
Town: Hagerstown, MD
County: Washington
Subjects
- Secession Debate
- Politics
- Civilian Divided Loyalties
