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A Liberal Bounty

Summary

Advised by the Military Committee of Frederick County, the County Commissioners will offer a bounty of $100 for every volunteer in the county who enlists before September 1. Two local banks have offered to advance the money.

Article Source

Newspaper: The Valley Register

Publication Date: August 15th, 1862

Page/Column: 2A

Town: Middletown, MD

County: Frederick

Subjects

  • Local Soldiers
  • Home Front / Effects of War

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