Got His Rights
Summary
Daniel Stewart, a Frederick man who left "September last" in order to "get his rights" with the Rebels, returned last week in "forlorn condition," professed his "hearty disgust of Rebeldom" and was promptly arrested by Maj. Greenburg, the Provost Marshal. He "repented," swore the Oath of Allegiance and was released. This occurred after he had been with the Rebels 7 months.
Transcript
GOT HIS RIGHTS – Daniel Steward, carpenter, who left this city with the Rebel invaders, in September last in order to “get his rights” under the banners of Treason, appears to have succeeded beyond his expectations. At least this is the inference drawn from his unexpected return last week in rather a forlorn condition, and professing his hearty disgust of Rebellion. He was promptly arrested by Maj. Vredenburgy, our Provost Marshal, on Thursday last, and upon making representations of his sincere repentance and joy at escaping from the “lousy chivalry,” was permitted to take the Oath of Allegiance and was released. It took him seven months to get his rights, and get back again.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Frederick Examiner
Publication Date: April 15th, 1863
Page/Column: 2C
Town: Frederick, MD
County: Frederick
Subjects
- Civilian Divided Loyalties
