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Rebel Documents (September 26th, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: Reprinting of two Confederate documents issued in Frederick, one by Gen. Lee and the other by Col. Bradley T. Johnson.

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Destruction of Property (September 26th, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: Report of property damaged during Battle of Antietam in Washington Co., including Samuel Mumma, William Rillet, and Henry and Samuel Reel. [from Hagerstown Herald]

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The Rebel Dead (September 26th, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: Rebel dead continue to lie on the battlefield at Antietam, losses believed 3 to 1 over Union losses, and bodies emitting stench noticeable for miles. [from Hagerstown Herald]

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Scarcity of Subsistence (September 26th, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: Food around Antietam in short supply, from Sharpsburg to Boonsboro, and Sharpsburg sacked by Rebels, leaving no food at all. [from Hagerstown Herald]

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Arrival of the Maryland Brigade (September 26th, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: 1st, 4th, 7th, and 8th Maryland regiments under Brig. Gen Kenly, arrive in Hagerstown. [from Hagerstown Herald]

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Pennsylvania Militia (September 26th, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: Large, well-armed Pennsylvania militia are stationed in Hagerstown, staying as services are required. [from Hagerstown Herald]

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Ladies' Union Relief Association (September 26th, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: Ladies' Union Relief Association established in Middletown to procure and distribute supplies to wounded soldiers in town; soliciting contributions.

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Returned to Their Homes (September 26th, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: A.A. Cook, Francis Thomas, and George Ingram, soldiers of 1st MD, imprisoned at Richmond, return to Middletown and describe conditions in prison as terrible; James White, also of Middletown vicinity, left in prison hospital at Richmond.

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General Edward Shriver Appointed Commandant of the Rendezvous at Baltimore City (September 26th, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: Gen. Shriver, of Frederick, appointed Commandant of the Rendezvous at Baltimore City for militia from Baltimore, Cecil Co. and Eastern Shore.

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Horse Thieves (September 26th, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: Rebels steal horses, mules, bacon, and household items from George Padgett of Licksville and six horses from Derr's Hotel stable in Frederick. [from Examiner]

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