Messrs. Editors
Summary
A writer from Frederick Co., Virginia named "SMITH" thanks the people of Hagerstown for their kindness and generosity to him when he was a "refugee" there several months before mid-January 1863. He comments on the attitude of most of the citizens of Frederick Co., VA since his return and says they want an end to the war and are aware that starvation may soon be their lot. He also comments on General Milroy who is commanding the Union army in Winchester and says the troops under him conduct themselves well. He suggests that Marylanders who wished to become part of the Confederacy should visit the Valley of Virginia to see just how harsh the conditions are there. He expresses hope that eventually the country will be reunited and the people of Maryland and Virginia exist as they did before.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light
Publication Date: March 18th, 1863
Page/Column: 2C
Town: Hagerstown, MD
County: Washington
Subjects
- Soldiers' Lives
