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Horse Stolen (August 14th, 1863)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: $50 reward offered for return of horse stolen from Vincent Sanner, Sr., near Middletown

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The Draft (August 14th, 1863)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: Formation of club in Middletown to purchase substitute or pay commutation fee for any member drafted; details available from Wm. Remsburg

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Re-opening of the B&O Railroad (August 14th, 1863)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: Damage inflicted on railroad by Rebels during recent invasion has been repaired

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Sent South (August 14th, 1863)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: Walker Y. Page of Frederick, who enlisted with Heard's recruits last fall in the hope of getting a commission and deserted because he did not, returned to Frederick, was arrested and sent to Fort McHenry

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Hagerstown Soldier Captured (August 14th, 1863)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: Lieut. M. B. Small, Adjutant of 6th MD Regiment, son of Peter B. Small of Hagerstown, was captured by Rebels; now held at Libby Prison, Richmond

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Washington County Provost Marshal (August 14th, 1863)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: F. Dorsey Herbert of Hagerstown appointed provost marshal of Washington Co.

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Local Soldier Dies (August 14th, 1863)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: Jacob Main, Potomac Home Brigade, from Middletown Valley, died at Harpers Ferry at age 19

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The Storm of Shell (August 18th, 1863)
>From The Adams Sentinel; Gettysburg, PA

Summary: A correspondent of the N.Y. Times describes the occurrence of a Confederate attack on the headquarters of General Meade, while stationed near Gettysburg

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The General Hospital (August 18th, 1863)
>From The Adams Sentinel; Gettysburg, PA

Summary: The General Hospital is doing the best it can to take care of the wounded soldiers, as well as private homes and numerous other facilities dedicated to assisting those in need

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The Draft (August 18th, 1863)
>From The Adams Sentinel; Gettysburg, PA

Summary: The draft for the district of Gettysburg will occur in about a week at Chambersburg, Franklin County

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