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Christmas at the Hospital

Summary

Christmas was celebrated at the U.S.A. General Hospital in Frederick with a gathering of over 1,000 people. The hospital was carefully decorated for the occasion and there was a "grand" meal enjoyed by all. In addition to the feast, there was a performance by the Hospital Band and Cox's Minstrels.

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Newspaper: The Frederick Examiner

Publication Date: December 30th, 1863

Page/Column: 2D

Town: Frederick, MD

County: Frederick

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  • Battles / Military
  • Hospitals / Relief Associations

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