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Capt. Cooper (May 13th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: Capt. James Cooper of Frederick, the son of the late Brig. Gen. James Cooper, and his unit, the Second Maryland Regiment, arrived in Frankfort, KY on March 21st and Capt. Cooper has been assigned the duty of Provost Marshal. Although young, Capt. Cooper is discreet and capable.

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Hospital Report (May 13th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: Report of the number of sick and wounded at the U.S.A. General Hospital (the Barracks) in Frederick for the week ending May 8, 1863, with names of dead. Eight new patients were admitted; eleven were returned to duty, 1 was discharged; 1 deserted and 1 died, but the name cannot be deciphered.

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Ranaway (May 13th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: Notice: Reward (unspecified amount) offered for the apprehension and return of a runaway African American man named John Dorsey from New Market. No description available. He ran away Oct. 5, 1862. Notice posted by Milton Meally.

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Stand by the Army (May 15th, 1863)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: Civilians urged to support the Union army by paying taxes and making contributions

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A Short Captivity (May 15th, 1863)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: Capt. B.F. Winchester, of Green's Div., captured and held in Libby prison, until paroled during Stoneman's raid on Richmond

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Brutal Outrage (May 20th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: 4 African Americans beat and killed a Union soldier

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Broke Jail (May 20th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: Thirteen enslaved African Americans have escaped from a Frederick City jail

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A Negro Woman (May 20th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: An African American woman for sale

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John Oats Arrested Again (May 20th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: John Oats has been arrested for selling alcohol to soldiers

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Arrested (May 20th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: William Warfield refused to take an Oath of Allegiance

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