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Arrested (May 20th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: A Libertytown resident is arrested for “expressing disloyal sentiments"
Full DetailsHospital Report (May 20th, 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 15, 1863, with names of dead. Twelve new patients were admitted; 26 were returned to duty, 1 was discharged and 23 were transferred; 1 died and 1 was furloughed. The dead soldier was: G. W. Bonner, Co. C, 14th Indiana. Total remaining in the hospital were 319.
Full DetailsOn the 8th inst.… (May 20th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Notice of the marriage on the 18th inst. between Wm. H. H. Kirby of Purnell Legion, Maryland Vol., and Miss Ann Rebecca Smith of Frederick Co. They were married at the parsonage by Rev. Milford Downs.
Full DetailsNotice (May 20th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Notice: Notice posted by three individuals who have obtained letters testamentary from the Orphans' Court of Frederick Co. on the personal estate of General James Cooper. The individuals are: Jane Mary Cooper of Frederick City, Andrew G. Miller of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Daniel M. Smyser of Borough of Norristown, Pennsylvania, Executors. Debtors to Gen'l Cooper are asked to pay their debts and those owed payment by his estate should submit notice by November 21, 1863.
Full DetailsA Negro Woman at Public Sale (May 20th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Notice: Public sale of a female slave aged about 23 years, good cook, washer and ironer; term slave to serve until January 1, 1875. To be sold at the door of the Frederick jail on May 25, 1863 by Levi Vanfossen, auctioneer. Terms: cash. No name of owner or slave.
Full DetailsAppointment of Provost Marshal and Enrolling Officers (May 22nd, 1863)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Names of provost marshals and enrolling officers for 4th Cong. District: James Smith, John J. Thomas and Charls J. Baer; Lt.Col. Alexander now acting asst. provost marshal of MD
Full DetailsChurch Repairs (May 22nd, 1863)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Repairs being made to Lutheran church in Frederick, needed after its use as a hospital by the government
Full DetailsBrutal Outrage (May 22nd, 1863)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Four African Americans (Lewis and Chas Potts, Jacob Gross, and Adam Law) attacked a wounded soldier from General Hospital near Eagle Iron Works; attackers committed to the Frederick jail after hearing by Maj. Vredenburg
Full DetailsShooting Affray (May 22nd, 1863)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Shooting affray occurred at the camp of the Purnell Legion, near Monocacy Junction, between two members of Company D, Henry Rider and John Truitt
Full DetailsBroke Jail (May 22nd, 1863)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Thirteen slaves, alleged criminals, escaped from the Frederick jail; 5 recaptured
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