A Rebel Captain Arrested
Summary
George Sharer, who represents himself as a captain in the 1st Maryland (rebel) regiment, passed up the Western Turnpike on Thursday on his way to Hancock. Provost Marshal sent four of the 1st Vermont Cavalry after him, and they arrested him near Hancock. Sharer was one of the Frederick County rebels who Bradley Johnson led into Dixie after the riots on April 19. Sharer had recently returned and had been seen in Emmitsburg, Waynesboro, and other places where he has relatives and is well known.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Valley Register
Publication Date: August 1st, 1862
Page/Column: 2B
Town: Middletown, MD
County: Frederick
Subjects
- Local Soldiers
- Civilian Divided Loyalties
