Collecting Government Property
Summary
Capt. Samuel Warring and Capt. Edward C. Parkhurt, under orders from Gen. Schenck, have been collecting government and public property lost, left or improperly sold in Maryland and Pennsylvania and are to return it to the government. They are currently working in Washington County. They are also authorized to seize the horses of Rebel surgeons, officers and privates as well as any property of the Rebel army which has been lost, left or improperly sold. The captains will be assisted by all quartermasters and military commanders attached to the 8th Army Corps or within this military district. Upwards of $75,000 of equipment has been recovered and several hundred thousand more is probably to be found. People are cautioned not to buy government property unless it is sold at a public sale.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light
Publication Date: March 18th, 1863
Page/Column: 2B
Town: Hagerstown, MD
County: Washington
Subjects
- Home Front / Effects of War
