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Shooting affray occurred at the camp of the Purnell Legion, near Monocacy Junction, between two members of Company D, Henry Rider and John Truitt
Newspaper: The Valley Register
Publication Date: May 22nd, 1863
Page/Column: 2B
Town: Middletown, MD
County: Frederick
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