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Commission to Appraise Damage Done by U.S. Troops Appointed in Frederick (October 24th, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Commission to appraise damage done by U.S. troops appointed, consisting of Col. Lewis P. Buckley, Capt. James A. Betts, and Capt. Boothby. The commission is to meet in Frederick for three days.
Full DetailsAccounts received from… [The News] (October 24th, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Accounts from non-newspaper sources show that, since Battle of Antietam, Europe is less inclined to recognize the Southern Confederacy, and the battle, as far as the United States government is concerned, had a decidedly beneficial influence.
Full DetailsThe Hagerstown Herald… [The News] (October 24th, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: John J. Thomas, member of MD Legislature from Hancock, Washington Co., captured by Rebel Gen. Stuart's cavalry during their raid into PA and MD, has not been heard from since capture. [from Hagerstown Herald]
Full DetailsIt is said that… [The News] (October 24th, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Rebels have been seen demolishing B&O Railroad from Martinsburg to Hancock, tearing up rails and burning cross-ties.
Full DetailsThe Rebel General… [The News] (October 24th, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Rebel Gen. George B. Anderson, who was wounded at Antietam, died last week.
Full DetailsFrom Gen. McClellan's Army (October 24th, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: McClellan sends Gen. Hancock's division to Charlestown, which was taken after a brief artillery resistance. Rebel prisoners and wounded in the town from Antietam were paroled. Federals advanced toward Bunker Hill, where Rebels believed to be occupying position. Gen. Woodberry's division also advanced across Potomac to Shepherdstown, taking the road to Bunker Hill, camping at Kearneysville. Next day, the two Federal forces joined and found a large force of Rebels at Smithfield. Purpose being to determine size of Rebel force, the Federals withdrew toward Shepherdstown. Losses 1 killed; 6 wounded; Rebels are believed to have lost 40 to 50. Rebel foraging party intercepted by Gen. Slocum's troops near Lovettsville; skirmish killed 10 Rebels, 1 Federal, 4 wounded; 32 prisoners taken.
Full DetailsSouthern News (October 24th, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Various reports: three soldiers from Company A, 1st MD Cavalry who were brought to Richmond to be tried for murder in the Valley of Virginia, and the death of Rebel Gen. Rodman, who was wounded at Sharpsburg. Death of Confederate Gen. Duncan Smith, commander of forces around Savannah. Appeals for supplies from citizens for Lee's army, having lost the chance to gain supplies during the Maryland invasion. Flag of First Maryland Regiment, "considerably stained", captured at Front Royal hangs in Virginia Library at the Capitol. Report on NC Third Regiment losses at Antietam. Prices for food, clothing, shoes in Petersburg, VA. [Charlotte NC Democrat, Savannah Republican, Richmond Examiner, Petersburg Express]
Full DetailsAcknowledgments (October 24th, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: List of donor names and goods received by the Ladies' Union Relief Assoc. in Middletown, also contributions from Carroll County, MD, and Shippensburg, PA.
Full DetailsA Cutting Rebuke (October 24th, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Rebel wounded from Sharpsburg contemptuously refuse aid from young sympathizers in Frederick. Bystanders jeered sympathizers.
Full DetailsRebel Prisoners (October 28th, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: "About noon yesterday eleven Secesh prisoners,” were marched through Middletown. The prisoners were taken “in the vicinity of Shepherdstown, VA.” One of the prisoners was a local, Stephen Hagan, who had joined the Confederate army when it entered Maryland last September.
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