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A Rebel Raid (July 3rd, 1863)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: A large number of Confederate cavalry crossed the river at Seneca Creek last Saturday, captured a wagon train, damaged the B&O Railroad near Sykesville and Marriottsville and then occupied Westminster for a night. On June 17 (1863) Confederate guerillas crossed the river at Point of Rocks, captured a home guard force and burned a train of twenty-two cars.
Full DetailsShot by a Soldier (July 3rd, 1863)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Elias Grove, son of Rueben Grove of near Fairview, was shot last Friday by a drunken soldier from the 18th PA Cavalry.
Full DetailsPotomac Home Brigade (July 3rd, 1863)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: The 1st Regt, Potomac Home Brigade, commanded by Col. Maulsby, passed through Frederick last Monday with the Army of the Potomac.
Full DetailsThe Rebel Invasion (July 3rd, 1863)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: During the last month the Confederates pushed Gen. Milroy out of Winchester and Gen. Tyler out of Martinsburg, both retreating to Harpers Ferry. The Confederates crossed the Potomac and moved through Washington County and into Pennsylvania, taking vast amounts of goods and livestock from the citizens. At York, PA, the Confederates levied a ransom of cash and goods upon the town.
Full DetailsDeclaration of Martial Law (July 8th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The authorities declared martial law in response to the Confederate incursion
Full DetailsRebel Dash into town (July 8th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: A small group of Confederate cavalry raided Frederick and rode off with a wagon master, several African Americans and five horses; members of “Cole’s Cavalry” overtook the raiders, liberated the prisoners and killed several of the bandits
Full DetailsArmy of the Cumberland (July 8th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: General Halleck discovered that the Confederates have fled, leaving behind artillery and goods for the taking
Full DetailsHighway Robbery (July 8th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: T. Lugeenbill of Unionville was robbed by Confederates, who abandoned and then burnt his wagon
Full DetailsA warning to Copperheads (July 8th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Confederates "demanded out" a Copperhead senator
Full DetailsSpy Hero (July 8th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: William Richardson, of Baltimore, has been charged, tried and hung as a spy after he was discovered to have a letter for Confederate Lt. Gen. Ewell and drawings about the strength and movement of the Army of the Potomac in his boot
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