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Hook and Key

Summary

A Union flag with a hook and key hanging from it was displayed at the Guard House of the 3rd Delaware as a symbol of Gens. Hooker and Keys’s advance on Richmond. Lt. Vandever of the 3rd Delaware is mentioned.

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Newspaper: The Frederick Examiner

Publication Date: May 13th, 1863

Page/Column: 2C

Town: Frederick, MD

County: Frederick

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  • Battles / Military

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