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Broke Jail

Summary

Alonzo Earl, Charles Crossland and Herman Smith (a murderer and 2 thieves) have escaped from the Frederick jail All 3 were soldiers from out-of-state.

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Newspaper: The Frederick Examiner

Publication Date: September 14th, 1864

Page/Column: 2

Town: Frederick, MD

County: Frederick

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  • Soldiers' Lives

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