Rebel Invasion of Maryland
Summary
Confederate forces invaded MD, and occupied Frederick on the 6th. "They were in the most forlorn and starving condition, ragged, shoeless, hatless, and filled with vermin." Brad Johnson made a speech that the Rebels were friendly liberators. First Confederates to enter Middletown were 15 horsemen led by Capt. Edward S. Motter, a native of Middletown. They "enjoyed the hospitality" of their "fellow-rebel" S. D. Riddlemoser. They immediately tore down a flag from the residence of George W. Crouse. The Confederates retired to the tavern of John Hagan, where they were surprised by Federal cavalry; fourteen of the Confederates were captured, including one of Hagan's sons. As the Rebels moved westward, the Union Army followed and engaged the Confederate rear guard about a mile beyond Middletown. During the skirmish, Adam Koogle's dwelling was struck by a shell, and "another fell through the roof of his old house, and lodged on a bed." Remainder of article is a summary of the battles of South Mountain and Antietam from the Baltimore American.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Valley Register
Publication Date: September 19th, 1862
Page/Column: 2C
Town: Middletown, MD
County: Frederick
Subjects
- Battles / Military
- Local Soldiers
- Civilian Divided Loyalties
- Home Front / Effects of War
