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Gen. Banks (June 4th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Gen. Banks, esteemed officer, visited Hagerstown and was greeted with hearty cheers by its citizens.
Full DetailsThe Contrabands (June 4th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: As many as 2,000 fugitive slaves have crossed the Potomac River into MD, most moving on to PA, although many still are camped in Hagerstown. Chambersburg Times says the roads there are "black with contrabands."
Full DetailsHospital and Guard House (June 4th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: A temporary hospital has been opened at the County Hall, and also a Guard House at the Junior Hall.
Full DetailsWagon Camps (June 4th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Fields at Hagerstown and Williamsport have been used as camps for army wagons and horses. Persons claiming compensation for losses, the editor opines, should be required to take the oath of allegiance.
Full DetailsPublic Sale (June 4th, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Notice: Mary T. Forrest will sell at public sale at the Frederick Co. jail, an African American woman aged 20 years and a slave for life. She is a good cook, washer and ironer and "an excellent servant generally." Auctioneer is L. Vanfossen.
Full DetailsThe First Maryland Regiment (June 6th, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Most of 1st MD Regt. escaped from Fort Royal, some joined Gen. Geary, others now at Baltimore, Hagerstown and Frederick
Full DetailsSafety of Col. Kenly (June 6th, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Col. Kenly of 1st MD Regt. was not killed at Front Royal; he and other captured soldiers have been paroled as the Rebels do not want to be encumbered in their retreat from the Valley
Full DetailsArrest of Spies (June 6th, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Spencer Jones of Frederick arrested at Maryland Heights, charged with attempting to signal rebel forces, along with Jesse Moore and Perry Michael of Fred'k Co., and others from VA, all now jailed in Baltimore on treaon charges
Full DetailsAppointed Chaplain (June 6th, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Rev. Charles Seymour appointed chaplain of 3rd MD Regiment after resigning as rector of All Saints Church, Frederick, "on account of Tory persecution."
Full DetailsArrest of a Supposed Traitor (June 6th, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Jacob Bremmerman arrested near Frederick after returning from rebel army
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