The Draft
Summary
2 Reports: First report from Baltimore Sun states draft took place in many counties and where quota fell on prominent families, demand for paid substitutes rose. Offices opened in Baltimore to deal with demand; prices range from $150-$400. Draft quota low in Baltimore, so substitutes likely to be available from there and surrounding cities. Second report from Examiner, Frederick: Investigation of Dr. Moran for taking bribes for exemptions from draft. Moran arrested and taken to Washington and confined in Old Capital Prison. Secretary of State W. B. Hill was investigator; hearing was held, and several witnesses testified. Hon. William B. Nelson, Dr. Moran' legal representative, retired from proceeding in protest of its regularity.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Valley Register
Publication Date: October 24th, 1862
Page/Column: 2B
Town: Middletown, MD
County: Frederick
Subjects
- Battles / Military
- Civil Liberties
