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Previous to the draft… [The News] (November 7th, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Citizens in Westminster subject to the draft form relief association, depositing $30 each, with lottery for obtaining substitutes, each name drawn to receive $267 for that purpose.
Full DetailsDrummed Out of Camp (November 7th, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Soldier from Frederick deserts in Williamsport, is captured by his command, court-martialed, and drummed out of camp with his head shaved and buttons removed. From letter dated Camp Kenly, near Williamsport, Oct. 18. [Towsontown American]
Full DetailsDeath of an Officer (November 7th, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Maj. Gen. Richardson, commander of a division under Gen. Sumner, dies in Sharpsburg from wounds endured at the Battle of Antietam. A native of Vermont, he was educated at West Point and served in the army for nearly 20 years.
Full DetailsLarge Sale of Horses and Mules (November 7th, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Advertisement: Sale of about 750 condemned U.S. Government horses and 28 mules to take place near William D. Worman's farm, one mile north of Frederick City.
Full DetailsJust to hand... [Beckwith's ad] (November 7th, 1862)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Advertisement: Just to hand - grey flannel army shirts - Fancy flannel do (ditto) - White Saxony undershirts - and Ladies Mareno vests at Beckwith's.
Full DetailsThe Drafted Men (November 7th, 1862)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD
Summary: Men who have been drafted into the army are serving as honorably as those who volunteer
Full DetailsOur Grumbling Neighbor (November 7th, 1862)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD
Summary: Response to editorials in the Carroll County Democrat about the oath of allegiance, exemptions, freedom of the press
Full DetailsThe Bounty for the Soldiers (November 7th, 1862)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD
Summary: With winter setting in, soldiers' families are in need of their bounty and everyone should attend the meeting on Monday about raising the bounty
Full DetailsSoldiers' Bounty (November 7th, 1862)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD
Summary: There will be a meeting on Monday at the Courthouse to assist the Commissioners in raising the full amount due to Carroll County volunteers
Full Details3 Cents Reward (November 7th, 1862)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD
Summary: Joseph McKinstry offers a 3 cent reward for William A. Lewis, a mulatto boy who ran away on October 20
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