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The Draft in this State (October 8th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Col. Isaac Nesbitt is to determine cases of military draft exemption in the Court House at Hagerstown
Full DetailsThe Loyal Ladies of Hagerstown (October 8th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Praise for the Ladies Union Relief Association of Hagerstown who have aided the wounded soldiers for the past 16 months, and scorn for the "Secesh ladies" of Hagerstown and Boonsboro who have done nothing.
Full DetailsThe 6th MD. Regiment (October 8th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: The 6th Regt, Col. Howard, arrived in Williamsport. All 3 local companies, led by Capts. Mobley, Anderson (7th Regt.) and Martin now in the county as part of the MD Brigade of Gen. Kenley.
Full DetailsSupplies for the Army (October 8th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Hagerstown is the hub for hundreds of wagons carrying supplies from the Franklin Rail Road depot to the Army of the Potomac.
Full DetailsDeaths at the Hospital in this Town (October 8th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Charles G. Lane, undertaker, lists the names of 11 soldiers (including 3 Rebels) who have died at the hospital in Hagerstown.
Full DetailsGood Order Prevailing (October 8th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Good order has been maintained in Hagerstown, despite the presence of many strangers, thanks to the efforts of the Mayor and Maj. T.C. Seaver, Provost Marshal.
Full DetailsPrisoners at Richmond (October 8th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Civilians William Pretzman and J.H. Duffy of Hagerstown, captured during Banks' retreat from Winchester, are still imprisoned in Richmond.
Full DetailsBounty Tax (October 8th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Letter to the editor saying that quibbles over the law must yield to the defense of the Union, that the Bounty Tax adopted in Washington Co. is necessary, and that the names of those who refuse to pay will be published.
Full DetailsMilitary Men, Attention! (October 8th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Advertisement of J.D. Swartz, Hagerstown, advertising military clothing for sale.
Full DetailsNotice (October 8th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Notice by Maj. Seaver, Provost Marshall, Hagerstown, that all officers and enlisted men leaving on the cars must have passes countersigned by the Provost Marshal.
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