Sharp Practice
Summary
Henry M. Pettit, of Frederick, attempted to avoid the draft and escape to Richmond by posing as official steward of the Rebl hospital near the railroad depot in Frederick and asking to be exchanged as a prisoner of war, but was instead arrested and turned over to Gen. Patrick, Provost Marshal of the Army of the Potomac.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Frederick Examiner
Publication Date: October 29th, 1862
Page/Column: 2D
Town: Frederick, MD
County: Frederick
Subjects
- Battles / Military
- Civilian Divided Loyalties
