The Redemption of Maryland
Summary
An executive order by Maryland Governor A. W. Bradford thanks all those who participated in the expulsion of the Rebel army from the state. He thanks Major Gen. McClellan and his officers and men on behalf of the citizens of the state. He also thanks Governor Curtin of Pennsylvania and the PA militia for crossing the border and standing beside the Maryland Brigade in defense of the state. He mentions the various Maryland units (2nd, 3rd, 5th Maryland Regiments, Purnell Legion,1st Maryland Regiment Potomac Home Brigade, and the 1st MD Artillery) involved in the battle and the number of killed and wounded and their "torn and tattered standards."
Article Source
Newspaper: The Valley Register
Publication Date: October 3rd, 1862
Page/Column: 2D
Town: Middletown, MD
County: Frederick
Subjects
- Battles / Military
- Politics
