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Summary

A man named F. Butler of the Second Mississippi Battalion was arrested in Frederick by Capt. Merrill of the Purnell Legion for “hurrahing in the streets for Jeff Davis.” He was confined to the Guard House, but no more is known about his disposition.


Article Source

Newspaper: The Frederick Examiner

Publication Date: May 20th, 1863

Page/Column: 2

Town: Frederick, MD

County: Frederick

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  • Home Front / Effects of War

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