Washington County in the hands of the Rebels
Summary
In a letter from Hagerstown, a Baltimore American correspondent describes conditions during the Rebel occupation, naming many local Rebel sympathizers as well as Union merchants forced to take Rebel scrip. The writer praises the ladies and children for their defiance of the invaders. Gen. Toombs visited Middlekauff's brewery.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light
Publication Date: October 1st, 1862
Page/Column: 2D
Town: Hagerstown, MD
County: Washington
Subjects
- Civilian Divided Loyalties
- Home Front / Effects of War
- Women and Children
