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The Rebel Raid (November 5th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Although Gen. Stuart says his troops were not to seize persons or property in MD during his recent raid into PA, they captured Thomas and Trimbell in Frederick Co. and young Manahan near Clear Spring.
Full DetailsThe Price of Newspapers (November 5th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: The cost of printing materials has increased so much since the war started that many newspapers are raising their prices.
Full DetailsThe Surrender of Harper's Ferry (November 5th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Adjutant of 3d Regt, Potomac Home Brigade has written an account (copied elsewhere in the Herald) of his regiment's role in the recent engagement at Harpers Ferry. .
Full DetailsThe Enrollment (November 5th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: A list of the numbers of volunteers and exempts in each district of Washington Co. as returned to Col. Nesbitt, Commissioner. Sharpsburg, Sandy Hook, Indian Spring and Clear Spring contributed most proportionally.
Full DetailsReturned from Captivity (November 5th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Several Frederick Co. men captured during Stuart's raid and held in Libby Prison, Richmond, have been released: Geo. W. Myers, John H. Cutshall, Joseph Ebert, Daniel and Albert Ledgewood, and Hopkins (Montgomery Co.).. Capt. A. Schley of Liberty still in prison.
Full DetailsRebels Captured (November 5th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: A squad from Maj. Russell's force, led by Lt. McMachen, crossed the Potomac at Williamsport, captured a Rebel picket. Capt. Fiery of Clear Spring also captured 2 Rebels near Cherry Run.
Full DetailsA Painful Spectacle (November 5th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Remains of the Antietam dead still being removed by families.
Full DetailsRebels in the Hospital at Sharpsburg (November 5th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Over 1400 Rebel wounded in hospitals around Sharpsburg. Dr. Rauch, Medical Director, 5th Army Corps, in charge; Dr. Horace de Young in charge of "Concentrating Hospital" in a church. Description of wounds of Pvt. Wm. Kidd, 16th MI Regt.
Full DetailsSick and Wounded Soldiers (November 5th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Hundreds of sick and wounded soldiers now in Hagerstown, at the Court House, Lyceum and Female College. The editor praises the Union ladies who have "rallied to their relief."
Full DetailsMinisters Arrested (November 5th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Rev. J.J. Stine arrested in PA and imprisoned at Ft. Delaware, accused of betraying Capt. Palmer of the Anderson troop to the Rebels. Rev. Robert Douglas of Washington Co. also arrested and taken to Harpers Ferry .
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