Accident at Maryland Heights (July 10th, 1863)

>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: Accidental explosion during evacuation of Maryland Heights killed 10 soldiers, wounded 40; all were members of 6th and 8th MD regiments

Treason arrest (July 10th, 1863)

>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: Lewis Bitter indicted for treason for obstructing passage of US troops on April 19, 1861

Rebels Capture Westminster Civilians (July 10th, 1863)

>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: While in possession of Westminster, Rebels carried off 3 loyal civilians: C.W. Webster (State's Attorney), Keene Shriver, and Dr. C. A. Billingsley

Money Collection for Gettysburg Wounded (July 10th, 1863)

>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: $16,000 collected in Baltimore for relief of soldiers wounded at Gettysburg

Capture of Dispatches (July 10th, 1863)

>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: Dispatches from Jeff Davis to Gen. Lee captured near Greencastle, PA; dispatches include order for Lee to withdraw from PA and for his transportation to fall back to Hagerstown

Important War News. A Series of Severe Battles. A Glorious Victory and a Rebel Bout (July 10th, 1863)

>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: Account of 3-day battle at Gettysburg and incidents of the post-battle retreat

The Latest -- A Battle Imminent (July 10th, 1863)

>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: Account of the post-Gettysburg Rebel retreat and pursuing Union forces; another collision considered probable; Rebel presence in Hagerstown, Williamsport, and Boonsboro; Union forces advancing from Frederick

Congratulatory Order of General Meade (July 10th, 1863)

>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: Meade's congratulatory order issued near Gettysburg, July 4, 1863

Address of President Lincoln (July 10th, 1863)

>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: Announcement of the success of Army of the Potomac at Gettysburg, call for and condolence for the "gallant fallen" and reverence to God.

The Great Battle (July 15th, 1863)

>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary:

The battle of Gettysburg began with great Union advantages, and when the Confederates began shelling the Union flanks, the Federal Army was able to repel the attack. The soldiers of the Second Corps showed immense courage in the face of great violence and death. The barrage of shells throughout the day killed many men and animals.