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Tried by Court Martial

Summary

John W. Heard, once editor of the Herald, and James Cochran, former residents of the Frederick, were tried by court martial but the verdicts were not in. Heard was accused of recruiting within the Federal lines and Cochran was accused of being a spy.

Article Source

Newspaper: The Frederick Examiner

Publication Date: September 16th, 1863

Page/Column: 2D

Town: Frederick, MD

County: Frederick

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  • Civilian Divided Loyalties

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