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Rebel Recruits

Summary

Invading rebels find few recruits in Frederick and Middletown area. Claims only 50 from Frederick and 40 from the "entire neighborhood" joined the Confederates, and that the Confederate Army lost more than that just by desertion.

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Newspaper: The Valley Register

Publication Date: September 19th, 1862

Page/Column: 2B

Town: Middletown, MD

County: Frederick

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  • Local Soldiers
  • Civilian Divided Loyalties

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