A Most Graphic Account of the Battle (July 15th, 1863)

>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary:

As the third day of fighting draws to a close, it is now clear that General Meade will be victorious and the Rebel army is becoming desperate. Lee’s army has been divided and as Meade’s troops receive reinforcements, the Union troops engaged the Confederates for most of the day. In the afternoon the Confederates, under Gen. Ewell, resurged and the fighting became intense.

Carried into Captivity (July 15th, 1863)

>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: Confederates captured A. Brengle at Harpers Ferry

The impeding battle (July 15th, 1863)

>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: Confederates camped at Williamsport, while the pursuing Union troops draw closer

A Rebel Ambassador (July 15th, 1863)

>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: Vice President Alexander Stephens is to meet with President Abraham Lincoln regarding the relations between their two warring nations

Changing Their Base (July 15th, 1863)

>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: The author opines that Southern sympathizers have seen that the Confederacy is a dying dream and are hastily switching their loyalties back to the Union

Rebel's Outrages in York (July 15th, 1863)

>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: Confederates, and the Northern Copperheads who support their rebellion, are committing unchecked depredations in York, Pennsylvania, stealing money and horses from the local populace

Casualties Among Maryland Troops (July 17th, 1863)

>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: List of casualties in 1st MD Potomac Home Brigade Regiment (Col. Maulsby) in Gettysburg battles

Copperheadism Getting its Reward (July 17th, 1863)

>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: Copperheads and Secessionists subject to the same outrages as loyal Union men by invading Rebels in MD and PA before Gettysburg battles

The Gettysburg Battles (July 17th, 1863)

>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: Follow-up reports on Gettysburg battles from New York Times; numbers of casualties, Rebel prisoners and dead; story of Gen. Schimmelfenig hiding in a cellar; description of resulting damage from battles

Call for Troops (July 17th, 1863)

>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: Federal call for 300,000 troops; draft delayed in Middletown's Congressional District because of Rebel invasion; drafted men will fill up old regiments; Annapolis Junction the rendezvous for drafted Marylanders; $300 exemption or substitute possibilities