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John H. Welsh… [The News] (June 20th, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: John H. Welsh of Baltimore, a private in Company K of Col. Maulsby's regiment, was shot at Sykesville on Friday last by Lieut. Daniel Hoover of Carroll County.
Full DetailsAmong the prisoners… [The News] (June 20th, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Several prisoners captured by Gen. Shields belong to 1st MD (Rebel) Reg.
Full DetailsThe Frederick Hospital (June 20th, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Report from Philadelphia Press commenting on the U.S. General Hospital in Frederick, calling it "probably the largest and best hospital in the United States." It holds 700 (including attendants) and buildings are planned to hold 200 more. The hospital is directed by Dr. R.F. Weir, who is assisted by Dr. Goldsborough and several other surgeons.
Full DetailsDesigns on Maryland (June 20th, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Accounts of Stonewall Jackson's intentions to invade and destroy Western MD before marching on Baltimore and Washington. Places mentioned include Williamsport, Harpers Ferry, and Frederick. Blames Southern sympathizers within Maryland for encouraging such a move. [from Hagerstown Herald]
Full DetailsMother Goose (June 25th, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: A short poem entitled "Mother Goose, new edition," poking fun at Jeff Davis, Beauregard, Roger Pryor, and Wise.
Full DetailsCelebration of the Fourth of July! (June 25th, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The “Home Guard” of Frederick met at the Maryland Union office and resolved to make arrangements to celebrate the day and invited all loyal citizens to attend.
Full DetailsAmerican Flags (June 25th, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The Examiner acknowledges flag sent by Smith News Depot and Variety Store, Frederick, and urges its readers to testify their loyalty to the Federal Union by buying flags there.
Full DetailsMore Rigorous Measures Required (June 25th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Editorial advocating that all MD residents be required to take the oath of allegiance or leave the state. Secessionism must be put down either by civil or military authority.
Full DetailsHospital Report (June 25th, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Official report of the soldiers in the U.S.A. General Hospital in Frederick County. At the beginning of the week of June 21, there were 322 men in the hospital and 12 were admitted during the week. Some were discharged, some returned to duty and a few deserted. There were no deaths.
Full DetailsSale of Slaves (June 25th, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: L. Vanfossen, auctioneer, sold a number of African Americans at the Frederick Co. jail. Some of them were mothers with young children and some were children sold separately. The prices which they brought were given. There were no names of the Negroes or of the buyers.
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