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The 'Front Royal' Heroes (August 27th, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: A large crowd of citizens gathered to welcome Capt. Schley and Lieut. Albaugh, 1st MD Regt., Co. H, who were captured during the battle of Front Royal. They corroborated Col. Corcoran's testimony of Rebel barbarity.
Full DetailsArrest of Supposed Deserters. (August 27th, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The Provost Marshal of Frederick arrested John Henries, Wm. Johnson, George Grear and George Watson, supposed to be deserters from the Federal army.
Full DetailsMeeting of Loyal Citizens in Frederick Election District (August 27th, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: A meeting of loyal citizens at Dayhoff's store in Frederick called for more active suppression of local traitors. John Betson, Chairman, Joshua Wachter, Secretary.
Full DetailsOur Contingent (August 27th, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Speculation about how many volunteers will be needed to supply Frederick Co.'s quota for the new regiments called for and about the effect of the coming draft on the secessionists who have not been volunteering.
Full DetailsRoll of Honor (August 27th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: In Indian Spring Dist. 80 out of 280 voters have volunteered; in Clear Spring 73 out of 124 voters, and in Hagerstown about 200 out of 600 voters.
Full DetailsEnrolling the Militia (August 27th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: List of the 16 enrolling officers appointed by the Governor for the 15 districts of Washington County, starting with 1st--John Roulette, Sharpsburg; 2d--Arthur F. Webb, Williamsport; 3d--Robert C. Thornburg and Richard H. Wise, Hagerstown….
Full DetailsThe Bradford Guards (August 27th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Account of the reception for the Bradford Guards, Capt. Edward M. Mobley, in Frederick by Capt. McKechney's Co. and their mustering in at Baltimore as Co. A, 7th Regt., under Capt. Edward Webster, Lt. Wm. Colklesser, Lt. A.J. Wise and George C. Updegraff, Orderly Sgt.. After review by Col. Schley, a committee from Hagerstown gave the men the $100 bounty from Washington County, which many of them arranged to send home to their families
Full DetailsMajor William B. Kennedy (August 27th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Report of the death or possible capture of Maj. William B. Kennedy of Williamsport, officer of the 2d MD Regt., during the battle at Cedar Mountain, VA.
Full DetailsShot Himself Through the Hand (August 27th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: J.W. Snyder, of Lieut. Ratcliff's Company from Hagerstown, accidentally shot himself through the hand while examining his revolver.
Full DetailsGuerillas (August 27th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: It is rumored that rebel guerilla bands are being organized in Washington County.
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