Remuneration for Losses
Summary
Story of a Washington County farmer complaining about property loss to Gen. Howard, who replied, "if they [the gov't] do not pay you, give it to them on the same terms that I gave my right arm -- without any compensation"
Article Source
Newspaper: The Valley Register
Publication Date: July 31st, 1863
Page/Column: 1
Town: Middletown, MD
County: Frederick
Subjects
- Home Front / Effects of War
