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Arrested and Taken Off (March 18th, 1863)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: A. G. Boyd, publisher of the Hagerstown Free Press was arrested under orders from Maj. Gen. Schenck because of the "Copperhead" position his newspaper espoused and he will be sent "beyond Federal lines." The "Herald and Torch" pleads innocent to any involvement in the arrest and says, "The support we receive from Union people is quite sufficient to satisfy all our wants..."
Full DetailsMessrs. Editors (March 18th, 1863)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: A writer from Frederick Co., Virginia named "SMITH" thanks the people of Hagerstown for their kindness and generosity to him when he was a "refugee" there several months before mid-January 1863. He comments on the attitude of most of the citizens of Frederick Co., VA since his return and says they want an end to the war and are aware that starvation may soon be their lot. He also comments on General Milroy who is commanding the Union army in Winchester and says the troops under him conduct themselves well. He suggests that Marylanders who wished to become part of the Confederacy should visit the Valley of Virginia to see just how harsh the conditions are there. He expresses hope that eventually the country will be reunited and the people of Maryland and Virginia exist as they did before.
Full DetailsA Newspaper Suppressed (March 20th, 1863)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: The Hagerstown Free Press has been closed down by order of Maj. Gen. Schenck” and the editor, A. G. Boyd, has been “sent beyond the Federal lines.”
Full DetailsMayor's Address (March 25th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: In a lengthy address on the fiscal state of Frederick City, Mayor Cole mentions that a portion of Church Street has not been repaved because of “constant interruptions” caused by constant passage of Army wagons.
Full DetailsUnconditional Loyalty (March 25th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: An editorial urging the formation of Loyalty Leagues in Maryland and an Unconditional Union party to defeat the "Copperheads" and noting that abolition of slavery can now be talked about in the Border states.
Full DetailsFire at the Hospital (March 25th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Fire destroyed 3 frame buildings at the U.S.A. General Hospital No. 1 in Frederick.
Full DetailsRelief Fund (March 25th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Notice of relief funds being held for families of Maryland Volunteers, with recipients names listed. T.L. McLean, is the Agent of Relief for Frederick Co..
Full DetailsHospital Report (March 25th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Number of sick and wounded at the U.S.A. General Hospital in Frederick for the week ending March 20, 1863, with the names of recently deceased soldiers.
Full DetailsSeventh Maryland Volunteers (March 25th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Capt. David Bennett, 7th MD Volunteers, Co. E, at Maryland Heights, calls on 6deserters to return to the ranks: Fry, Kolb, Keller, Clabaugh, Barracks, and Knisel, all of Frederick Co.
Full DetailsMessrs Editors:—I desire to acknowledge… (March 25th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Letter from Mrs. C.W. Hallar acknowledging receipt of relief items from the ladies of Macedon Ctr, NY, for the soldiers at the hospital in Frederick.
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