Abduction of a Federal Officer
Summary
Capt. Alfred Schley, MD 5th Regiment, abducted by Gen. Stuart's cavalry as they pass on their raid through Liberty. Rebels were dressed in Federal uniforms they stole during the raid in Chambersburg and Schley was fooled into thinking they were Union troops. Nothing heard from Schley since he was taken prisoner. [from Examiner]
Article Source
Newspaper: The Valley Register
Publication Date: October 17th, 1862
Page/Column: 2C
Town: Middletown, MD
County: Frederick
Subjects
- Battles / Military
- Local Soldiers
