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Released (August 27th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Judge Mason, of Washington County, has been released from Fort McHenry on parole by Gen. Wool.
Full DetailsDr. E. A. Kershner (August 27th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Dr. E.A. Kershner has been appointed Asst. Surgeon on the steamer "Ironsides" at Philadelphia.
Full DetailsReturned to His Home (August 27th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: J. Rigdon King, a civilian artist from Hagerstown, captured after Gen. Banks' retreat from Strasburg, has returned home. He gives a "deplorable picture" of rebel treatment of prisoners. King has joined Capt. Small's Co. Two other local civilians, Wm. H. Protzman and J.H. Duffy, are still in prison at Richmond. King says local rebel soldiers Cramer and Shirey are ready to desert.
Full DetailsDeath of A Washington County Soldier (August 27th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Isaac Snively, son of Henry H. Snively of Hagerstown, was killed in an engagement at Front Royal. He served in Capt. C.H. Russell's cavalry company.
Full DetailsA Large Enthusiastic County Mass Meeting (August 27th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: At a mass meeting of Washington Co. citizens, several resolutions were adopted, calling on the County Commissioners to establish a fund for bounties to volunteers, and in support of the tougher oath of allegiance to be required of all citizens. Leaders included Capt. Elias Davis, G.W. Anderson, Samuel Emmery, J.D. Bennett and B.F. Cronise.
Full Details6 Cents Reward (August 27th, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Notice: Henry Pampell of the Union Iron Works posts notice of a reward for 2 boys who ran away from that company. Lewis Johnson was an African American bound to do "labouring work," and Peter C. Cramer, a white boy bound to the "moulding business." Persons are warned against trusting or harboring the boys as the law will be strictly enforced against anyone who does. The reward of six cents will be given but "no thanks" for the return.
Full DetailsNotice (August 27th, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Notice: J. J. Moran, examining surgeon for enrolled militia in Frederick Co., posts a notice that anyone who believes that he should be exempt from the draft should see the examining surgeon. He lists his office hours for examinations.
Full DetailsWanted to Hire (August 27th, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Notice: Wanted to hire by the month or year - a middle-aged slave woman from the country to cook, wash, and iron for a small family. A comfortable home and good wages are offered.
Full DetailsHospital Report (August 27th, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Official report of the total number of soldiers in the U.S.A. General Hospital in Frederick City for the week ending August 23rd. Total in the hospital were 746. 201 were returned to duty; 5 were discharged, 1 deserted and 3 died. The dead were: Private John Seyfert, Co. C, 109 PA Vols.; Private Percival Hill, Co. B, 5th Reg't. Conn. Volunteers; and Wm. Plummer, a recruit of Lt. B. T. Winchester, Co. ?, 8th Reg't MD Vols.
Full DetailsPrisoners of War (August 27th, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: A long list of the soldiers who belonged to Capt. Schley's Co. H, First Maryland Regiment who were taken prisoner during the battle of Front Royal. It is rumored that these prisoners may have already been exchanged. Also listed are some who were missing or escaped and returned home. Some are unnamed and cannot be accounted for.
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