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What Our Soldiers Thought of It

Summary

Union soldiers are very grateful for kindness and hospitality of Hagerstown citizens and in Frederick the Brengle, Schley and Trail families. Rebels recruited only 90 men in Frederick area and met a chilly reception in Hagerstown, even among Southern sympathizers.


Article Source

Newspaper: The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light

Publication Date: October 1st, 1862

Page/Column: 1G

Town: Hagerstown, MD

County: Washington

Subjects

  • Soldiers' Lives
  • Civilian Divided Loyalties
  • Home Front / Effects of War

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