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First Maryland Regiment (July 25th, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: William A. Wisong, distributing agent, will visit Frederick to pay over three months pay to the wives and widowed mothers to those members of Colonel Kenly's First Maryland Regiment who are now held as prisoners of war.
Full DetailsThe First Maryland Regiment… [The News] (July 25th, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: First Maryland Regiment, Potomac Brigade, is doing service on Maryland Heights, Harpers Ferry, Sandy Hook, Berlin, Point of Rock, Frederick Junction, and the tunnel 27 miles west of Baltimore. Second Maryland Regiment, same brigade, is stationed at Petersburg in Hardy County, VA.
Full DetailsThe Soldier's True Friend, Always Ready (July 25th, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Advertisement: Holloway's Pills and Ointment targeting families of soldiers. "Long marches, sore and stiff joints, blistered and inflamed feet - all these the Soldiers must endure. MOTHERS, REMEMBER THIS, when your sons are grasping their muskets to meet danger - think what relief a single pot of this ALL HEALING & COOLING SALVE will give to the one you love, when far away from home and friends...."
Full DetailsCommittee on Recruiting (July 30th, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The Citizens Committee on Recruiting for Frederick County appointed by Governor Bradford met to consider means to stimulate enlistment of volunteers. L.J. Brengle, Chairman, Hiram Buhrman, Secretary., other members named.
Full DetailsTory Insolence (July 30th, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Rebel sympathizers are making threats and intimidations. As a preliminary to suppressing Toryism, Gen. Wool should order Provost Marshals to disarm Rebel sympathizers.
Full DetailsAn Acknowledgement (July 30th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: The Ladies Relief Association of Hagerstown thanks the ladies of Clear Spring for their donation of a box of delicacies for the soldiers in the hospital
Full DetailsCommissioned by the Governor (July 30th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: M. Rench Small, of Hagerstown, has been commissioned by Gov. Bradford as 2nd Lt., 6th MD Regt. and is now recruiting volunteers.
Full DetailsTaking the Oath of Allegiance (July 30th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Capt. Burns, Provost Marshall, Hagerstown, has administered the oath of allegiance to 59 men, some reluctantly, including Henry Rice. All names are listed, starting with Henry Stonebraker, Charles Gall, Wm. Hammond….
Full DetailsWanted (July 30th, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Notice: A likely colored boy, about 12 years of age, is wanted as an indentured house-servant for 4 or 5 years. One from the country preferred. A desirable home and liberal terms are offered.
Full Details2092 Men Wanted (July 30th, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Notice: Order by Governor Bradford for men to create the 4th and 6th MD regiments consisting of 83 men per company. Each company to have 1 Capt.; 2 lieuts.; 5 sergts.; 8 corporals, 2 musicians, 1 wagoner and 64 privates. Service for a term of 3 years or during the war. Men from ages 18 to 45 are eligible. Will meet near Relay House at a camp to be known as Camp Bradford for drill. Pay, rations, bounty land. Extra pay and $100 when discharged. Recruits accepted from all parts of the state. Transportation provided free on application. Notice signed by Col. Wm. Louis Schley, 5th Regiment MD Volunteers.
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