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Death of Gen. Cooper (April 1st, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Obituary and service schedule for Brig. Gen. James Cooper, of Frederick, who died of pneumonia in Columbus, Ohio. Cooper was a Frederick Co. native who attended Mt. St. Mary's College and studied law under Hon. Thaddeus Stevens. At the outbreak of the Civil War he offered his services to the Union military and was appointed a Brig. General. He eventually commanded a brigade in the Valley of Virginia under Gen. Banks composed of regiments from various states. He was in command of the military post and camps at Columbus, OH at the time of his death from pneumonia and is to be buried in a Frederick, MD cemetery.
Full DetailsReturn of John J. Thomas (April 1st, 1863)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: John J. Thomas, Esq., a former inmate of Richmond's Libby Prison, visited the office of the Herald of Freedom and Torch Light and gave a history of his suffering and privations. The paper says he looks very well. Elsewhere in the paper is a card of thanks he has written to the people of Washington County for their deep interest in his release.
Full DetailsA Card (April 1st, 1863)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Letter from former Libby prisoner J. J. Thomas thanking the people of Washington County for their concern for him and his wife during the five months he was in Libby Prison, Richmond, VA. He thanks Ex-Gov. Hicks, and Messrs. John V. L. Findlay and William Price for their efforts on his behalf and also his wife who worked for his release. He notes the scorn and mocking shown him by former members of the Maryland legislature who went with the Confederacy. He briefly discusses the terrible conditions in prison, his transportation after his capture, etc. His letter is dated from Hancock, March 27, 1863.
Full DetailsHospital Report (April 1st, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Official Report of sick and wounded soldiers in the U.S.A. General Hospital (the Barracks) in Frederick City for the week ending March 20th. There were 569 soldiers in the hospital. Several were discharged and two died. The deaths were: Thomas Pickett, Co. I, 39th (?) Mass. and S.P. Mabry, Co. G, 6th AL
Full DetailsIt is said a camp..Harper's Ferry… (April 3rd, 1863)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: It is said that a training camp for colored troops is to be set up at Harper's Ferry.
Full DetailsUnion Leagues (April 8th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Editorial rebutting criticism of Union Leagues published in the Maryland Union
Full DetailsThe Government Bonds (April 8th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Editorial about government bonds
Full DetailsSent South (April 8th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Richard D. Poole of Liberty and John S. Lynch of Baltimore were arrested in Westminster for "disloyal language" and "sent South," beyond Union lines, by Gen. Schenck.
Full DetailsIn the Fight (April 8th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Frederick’s Lt. Winfield Scott Schley has seen action at Fort Hudson under Adm. Farragut aboard the Winona and the Monongahela.
Full DetailsInsulting the Dead (April 8th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Military authorities in Frederick are investigating the insulting display of a Confederate flag from the home of A.L. Eider during the funeral procession for Brig. Gen. James Cooper.
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