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To Persons Claiming Exemption (October 3rd, 1862)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD
Summary: List of the times for those claiming exemption to appear before the Commissioner of the Enrollment
Full DetailsWanted (October 3rd, 1862)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD
Summary: Richard Share is looking for a colored woman to assist with washing, ironing, cooking, milking and a 16 or 17 year old boy to "make himself useful"
Full DetailsRebel Incendiarism in Maryland (October 3rd, 1862)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD
Summary: The Confederate army was assisted by sympathizers and traitors in Maryland who should receive "that just punishment to which the magnitude of their crime entitles them"
Full DetailsRebel Letters (October 8th, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Letters of Confederate soldiers found on Antietam battlefield show that many rebel soldiers are disheartened and tyrannized by their officers.
Full DetailsHospital Rules (October 8th, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: "Secesh" women's selfish attention only to rebel wounded has lead to the adoption of new regulations, requiring that all "eatables" must be handed to the Sisters of Charity or others designated for equable distribution.
Full DetailsReturn of a Captive (October 8th, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Charles Huzelberger of Liberty, who had been seized by the rebels during the late invasion, is on his way home from prison in VA.
Full DetailsVisit of the President (October 8th, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Account of Pres. Lincoln's visit to Frederick, accompanied by Gen. McClellan and several other named officers. He visited the ailing Gen. Hartsuff at Mrs. Ramsey's house and spoke at the B & O station.
Full DetailsThe War News (October 8th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Account of Union reconnaissance toward Martinsburg. Rebels establishing defenses between M and Winchester. President Lincoln has met with Gen. McClellan and reviewed troops.
Full DetailsYoung Jackson (October 8th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Article praising Capt. C.H. Russell of Williamsport, commander of "Russell's Ruffs," 1st MD Cavalry Regt., for actions at Camp Alpine, Madison Ct. House, Newtown and Maryland Heights. Rebels call him "young Jackson."
Full DetailsThe Rev. W.F. Conrad (October 8th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: The Rev. W.F. Conrad preached at the Lutheran Church in Hagerstown and brought with him from Lancaster, PA, a wagon load of articles for the hospitalized soldiers.
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