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Trial of a Spy

Summary

Johnny Cochren, formerly a resident of Frederick, is being tried in court at Washington, D.C. by General Slough on charges of espionage after he was captured with letters indicative of his crimes.


Article Source

Newspaper: The Frederick Examiner

Publication Date: August 26th, 1863

Page/Column: 2C

Town: Frederick, MD

County: Frederick

Subjects

  • Civilian Divided Loyalties
  • Civil Liberties

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