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The Rebel Dead (April 29th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The Examiner publishes information extracted from various Rebel newspapers including an article entitled "Our Deceased Soldiers in Frederick" which informs relatives of names of the soldiers who died in Frederick, MD and were buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Their graves have been identified with head-boards. The Charleston Courier informs readers that the cost of bringing Confederate bodies to Alexandria, VA is $80. The agents to be contacted for return of the remains are W. Hazard Wigg of Alexandria, Va., care of W. G. Harrison of Baltimore, or care of Lewis Crager of Richmond, Va. The Examiner notes the care and compassion shown to the Rebel soldiers while being nursed in Frederick and the decent burials they received. Names of the deceased have been published in the Frederick Examiner from time to time in the hopes that their families will eventually see this information.
Full DetailsAccident near Antietam (April 29th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Mr. D. Keplinger, a resident near the Antietam battlefield, was killed while trying to remove the cap from an unexploded shell found on the field. In the explosion, his femoral artery was severed and he lasted only about 8 hours.
Full DetailsHospital Report (April 29th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Report of the number of sick and wounded soldiers at the U.S.A. General Hospital (the Barracks) in Frederick for the week ending April 24, 1863, with the names of dead. The beginning number from the previous week's report was 467. There were no new patients. Seven patients were discharged, 100 patients were transferred and two patients died. They were: P. K. Williams, Co. E, 2nd GA; and M. Sullivan, Co. K, 6th LA.
Full DetailsFast-Day at the Hospital. (April 29th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: An announcement by Chaplain B. H. Cheever of the U. S. A. General Hospital in Frederick that religious services will be held in observance of the April 30 Federal holiday proclaimed by President Lincoln. Citizens and military personnel are invited to attend.
Full DetailsObservance of Fast Day (May 1st, 1863)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Middletown residents observed day set apart by Lincoln for national humiliation, fasting, and prayer
Full DetailsConfederate Supporters Take Oath of Allegiance (May 1st, 1863)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Men arrested in Frederick for joining Confederates take oath of allegiance in Baltimore and are released
Full DetailsDistressing Accident (May 1st, 1863)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Jonathan Keplinger near Sharpsburg killed from explosion of shell left over from Battle of Antietam
Full DetailsFormer Frederick Resident Arrested for Corresponding with Rebels (May 1st, 1863)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Dr. Dorsey, former Frederick resident, arrested in Indianapolis for treasonable correspondence with Rebels
Full DetailsMajor General Schneck (May 1st, 1863)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Praise for Major General Schenck's harsh treatment of Confederate supporters
Full DetailsColonel Fish (May 1st, 1863)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Praise for Provost Marshal Col. Fish's stern treatment of Confederate supporters, Theodore Boltz, of Manchester, and Jacob Powder
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