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The March into Maryland (October 3rd, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Commentary on the unwillingness of Marylanders to support the invading Rebels, but calling the retreat to VA the right decision. Boonsboro and Sharpsburg battles called "victories" of Confederate army. Subject changes to demands for destruction of the B&O Railroad in western VA, having been a force to "Yankeeize" the area even prior to war and rumors that Rebel soldiers are deserting into MD [from Petersburg (VA) Express]. Richmond Examiner article quoted re the MD invasion outcome being noble, but not the result predicted by Confederate government, the reception in MD being "cold and sinister" rather than rallying 50,000 troops to the Rebel cause.
Full DetailsAmmunition (October 3rd, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Thirty-eight tons of ammunition required to supply McClellan's army via Washington, Baltimore, Harrisburg, and Hagerstown. Observer counted Federal discharges during battle at Antietam and estimated 78 per minute.
Full DetailsFurther Postponement of the Draft in Maryland (October 3rd, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Gov. Bradford further postpones Oct. 1 militia draft in MD due to destruction of registers for Frederick and Carroll Counties by Rebels during Maryland invasion.
Full DetailsDeath at the Hospital (October 3rd, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Deaths of about 130 wounded soldiers following recent battles of Antietam and South Mountain continue in Middletown hospital. Only a few remains claimed by friends and relatives; remainder being buried in the Academy yard adjoining the Methodist and Lutheran cemeteries.
Full DetailsRemoval of the Wounded (October 3rd, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Wounded removed from makeshift hospitals at Antietam to Frederick and Washington, also to Hagerstown, Chambersburg, Harrisburg, and Philadelphia. As many as 500 wounded moved through Middletown to Frederick in one day.
Full DetailsRebel Officers Killed & Wounded (October 3rd, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Petersburg (VA) Express publishes partial list of officers killed and wounded at Antietam, stating losses were 5,000 and claiming the battle as a Rebel victory. Assistant Inspector General Davis (Federal) says at least 3,000 Rebel soldiers buried under his direction on the field at Antietam; estimates Rebel losses at 10,000, wounded still in MD hospitals over 1100, large number of captured arms.
Full DetailsThe Victorious Battle of Antietam: Official Report of Gen. McClellan (October 3rd, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: McClellan's official report to Halleck on the approximate number of Federal and Rebel casualties and material losses between the battles at South Mtn. and Antietam. Estimates Rebel losses at 30,000 and numerous cannon and other artillery and colors. No Union colors or guns lost.
Full DetailsReturning Prodigals (October 3rd, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Fredericktonians who departed with the Rebel force begin to return, facing indictment for treason in a "Grand Inquest" of the "body" of Frederick County. [from The Examiner]
Full DetailsA terrible railroad collision… [The News] (October 3rd, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Train collision on Cumberland Valley Railroad kills 12 PA militiamen and wounding about 20 others, as they were returning from Hagerstown.
Full DetailsSeventy-three Rebel… [The News] (October 3rd, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: 73 Rebel prisoners arrive at Baltimore from Frederick, and are to remain there, not to be exchanged.
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