Call for Troops
Summary
Federal call for 300,000 troops; draft delayed in Middletown's Congressional District because of Rebel invasion; drafted men will fill up old regiments; Annapolis Junction the rendezvous for drafted Marylanders; $300 exemption or substitute possibilities
Article Source
Newspaper: The Valley Register
Publication Date: July 17th, 1863
Page/Column: 2A
Town: Middletown, MD
County: Frederick
Subjects
- Battles / Military
- Local Soldiers