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Eighth of January (January 14th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The Purnell Legion, under Lt. Col. Simpson, paraded through Frederick on the anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans, accompanied by American Silver Cornet Band. Col. Leonard, paroled PW, is in Frederick.
Full DetailsArrest of Lechlider (January 14th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Rebel Tom Lechlider of Frederick, of Bradley T. Johnson's "gang," arrested near Harper’s Ferry, brought to F by Col. Schley, 5th MD Regt., indicted and now en route to Fort McHenry as a political prisoner.
Full DetailsMilitary Change (January 14th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Col. Redden, 3rd DE Regt., in command at Frederick, replacing Col. Allen, 1st ME Cavalry. Capt. Haughey replaced Capt. C. H. Smith as Provost Marshal. Both regiments suffered heavy losses at Bull Run, South Mountain and Antietam.
Full DetailsMilitary Interments (January 14th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Wm Duvall, Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Frederick, provided a list of soldiers recently interred there. A total of 670 Union and 188 Confederate soldiers buried there since 1861, most of them since South Mountain and Antietam.
Full DetailsHospital Report (January 14th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Report of number of sick and wounded soldiers at the U.S.. General Hospital (Barracks) in Frederick for the week ending January 10, 1863.
Full DetailsNew Military Work (January 14th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Advertisement for “Casey’s Infantry Tactics” available at Smith's News Depot and Variety Store, Frederick.
Full DetailsFor Examiner… (January 14th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Capt. John Makechney, commanding officer of Co. B, 7th Regiment Maryland Volunteers, submitted a list of soldiers who deserted or are absent without leave, most of whom reside in Frederick and Washington Counties, to be published by the Examiner. The list was dated Jan. 3, 1863. Those who were AWOL would be listed as deserters if they did not report immediately. There were 8 names in each category and their residences are listed.
Full DetailsProposed Railroads (January 21st, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Article [partly illegible] discussing possible routes for railroad expansion through Frederick County to improve communication lines between Washington and the West. B & ), Metropolitan and Western MD RR mentioned.
Full DetailsThe Inevitable Issue (January 21st, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Editorial examining Congress’s proposed $10 million compensation to the State of Maryland for gradually emancipating slaves, and predicts that after emancipation the country will see a diminishing population of freed slaves.
Full DetailsFor the Examiner… (January 21st, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: A letter from James Welch recalling the care Frederick’s ladies gave to him and other wounded soldiers at the City Hotel hospital in Frederick after the Battle of Antietam.
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