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Rebel Invasion (August 4th, 1863)
>From The Adams Sentinel; Gettysburg, PA

Summary: The Franklin Repository has published a supposedly full account of the Confederate invasion of Pennsylvania

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Portraits of Our Heroes (August 4th, 1863)
>From The Adams Sentinel; Gettysburg, PA

Summary: The Franklin Repository has a portrait of Gen. Meade and will have a portrait of Maj. Gen. U.S. Grant in a later issue

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To the Friends of Soldiers (August 4th, 1863)
>From The Adams Sentinel; Gettysburg, PA

Summary: Ad stating that friends of soldiers can send soldiers copies of the "Franklin Repository" for a cheaper price

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Colored Volunteers (August 5th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: J. P. Creager has recruited 200 free African Americans from Carroll and Frederick counties for the Union Army

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A National Cemetery at Gettysburg (August 5th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary:

Plans have been made to create a national cemetery on the Gettysburg battlefield. Nine states including Pennsylvania have joined in this effort.

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State of Maryland (August 5th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: Maryland has a lot to be thankful for during this time of war

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Lines on the Death of Lt. John L. William (August 5th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary:

On July 4, Lt. William was killed during the Battle of Gettysburg. He was remembered for his recruitment efforts for Company D of the 1st Maryland. He was known in his unit as a great soldier and mentor.

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Hospitals in Hagerstown (August 5th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: Four hospitals, two each for Confederate and Union casualties, have been setup in Hagerstown, Maryland

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Retributive Justice (August 5th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: Major General Schenck has earned the respect of Maryland

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Substitutes Wanted (August 5th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: A Confederate citizen is willing to give up his farm in exchange for a substitute taking over his military obligation resulting from the institution of a draft

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