Important Arrest
Summary
Dr. John J. Moran, Examining Surgeon for the Draft in Frederick County, arrested on charge of receiving bribes in exchange for certificates of exemption and taken into Provost Marshal's custody. Suspension of public opinion urged until facts are known. Local deputation from County went to Baltimore to request draft be postponed in Frederick County. [from Examiner]
Article Source
Newspaper: The Valley Register
Publication Date: October 17th, 1862
Page/Column: 2B
Town: Middletown, MD
County: Frederick
Subjects
- Home Front / Effects of War
- Civil Liberties
