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Acknowledgments (October 17th, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: List of donations made to the Ladies' Relief Association of Middletown, itemized by out of state or non-local origin, then by name from local citizens. Continued in next issue.
Full DetailsIt is stated that…. (October 21st, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Four additional hospitals have been erected at Frederick to accommodate the sick and wounded still “in the vicinity of the battlefield at Antietam.” These casualties, numbering one thousand, currently occupy tents near Sharpsburg.
Full DetailsAn Issue of Veracity (October 22nd, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: More on the reputed invitation to the Rebels from Frederick secessionists R.H. Marshall and others, including Fred Markell, reported to James Finney by Gen. Lee's aide-de-camp.
Full DetailsThe Draft (October 22nd, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The draft in Frederick suspended due to arrest of examining surgeon Dr. J.J. Moran by Federal detective Perkins, casting doubt on validity of exemptions granted by him. His attorney, Wm. B. Nelson, protests the procedure.
Full DetailsCarried into Captivity (October 22nd, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Rebel soldiers escaping from PA captured 5 civilians: Cutshall, Ebberts, Myers and Ledgewood, at Rocky Hill School near Woodsboro.
Full DetailsCaptured by the Rebels (October 22nd, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: John J. Thomas, of Hancock, a member of the MD Legislature, was captured by Stuart's Cavalry during recent raid into MD and PA, has not been heard from since.
Full DetailsAcknowledgment (October 22nd, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: The Ladies Union Relief Association of Hagerstown acknowledges receipt of a box of delicacies from the ladies of Hancock for the use of the sick and wounded soldiers
Full DetailsMovements of Soldiers (October 22nd, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Soldiers from the infantry, artillery, and cavalry have been moving daily through Hagerstown, destinations unknown.
Full DetailsRebel Vandalism (October 22nd, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Rebel soldiers have been tearing up rails and burning cross-ties on the B&O Railroad between Martinsburg and Hancock
Full DetailsWashington County Home Rebels to be Punished (October 22nd, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Letter encouraging citizens to report their Rebel neighbors' disloyal conduct to Mr. Stake of Williamsport, Provost Marshal for Washington Co., who will forward the affidavits to the state Provost McPhail for action.
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