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Railroad Accident (September 3rd, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: Private John Fisk, a member of Capt. Yellott's Co. G, First Regiment Potomac Home Brigade, was run over by a train at Monocacy Junction while under the influence of alcohol. A surgeon at the U.S.A. General Hospital in Frederick performed an amputation and Fisk is expected to recover.

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Aide-de-Camp (September 3rd, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: First Lt. John L. Willman of the 1st MD Regiment, Potomac Home Brigade, has been appointed aid to Acting Brig. Gen. Dixon S. Miles who is commanding the forces at Harper's Ferry. The previous aid from a New York regiment returned home upon expiration of his regiment's time of service. Congratulations are offered to Willman.

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Capt. Rouzer's Company (September 3rd, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: Muster roll of Capt. Martin Rouzer's Co. D, 6th Regiment, Maryland Volunteers, comprised of men from Frederick Districts of Mechanicstown, Hauvers, Creagerstown and Woodsborough.

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For the Sick and Wounded (September 3rd, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: List of donations of food and supplies for the wounded soldiers in the Frederick hospital. Names of lady donors: McKey, Bear, Dutrow

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Washington County Troops (September 5th, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: Company of 105 men recruited in Hagerstown by Lt. Ratcliff, headed to join the 7th MD Regt., Col. Webster.

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Memory of the Dead (September 5th, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: Commentary on the remembrance of soldiers killed for the Union cause.

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Appointment (September 5th, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: Governor appoints Charles E. Phelps Lt. Col. of 7th MD Reg.

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Promoted (September 5th, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: Lt. Frederick C. Tarr of 1st MD Reg. promoted to Assistant Adjutant General with rank of captain and will be attached to staff of Brig. General Kenly.

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Lint Wanted (September 5th, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: Call for women and children of Frederick Co. to furnish lint to the General Hospital for dressing wounds. Lint is in short supply.

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Broke Jail (September 5th, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: Four slaves from Montgomery Co. escaped from the Frederick jail. [from Frederick Examiner]

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