Especial Call (November 25th, 1863)

>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: The Ladies’ Union Relief Association of Frederick thanks all those who have supported their efforts.

The Dedication at Gettysburg (November 25th, 1863)

>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary:

The consecration ceremony of Gettysburg cemetery was well attended and is surely to be remembered for its somber homage to the fallen soldiers, including speeches by President Abraham Lincoln and orator Edward Everett. 

A Praiseworthy Act (November 25th, 1863)

>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: T.C. Delaplane, from Buckeystown District, donated ten barrels of flour to Union soldiers imprisoned in Richmond; the Examiner lauds Delaplane's philanthroy and petitions other Union supporters to contribute as well.

The Enrollment (November 25th, 1863)

>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: Efforts by "skulking patriots" to avoid enrolling in the draft will be curtailed by new orders from the Provost Marshal General. The new order requires printed lists of enrolled  persons to be posted in each district in order to secure an accurate register and deter eligible persons from avoiding their duty.

Consecration of the Natl. Cemetery (November 27th, 1863)

>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: The ceremony consecrating the National Cemetery at Gettysburg, PA, took place last Thursday. A procession began in Gettysburg and proceeded to the cemetery. A prayer was given by Rev. Thomas H. Stockton, an oration by Edward Everett and then the dedicatory ceremony was led by President Lincoln.

More Deserters (November 27th, 1863)

>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: Last Monday nine Confederates belonging to Imboden’s command arrived here, took the oath of allegiance and were released.

Release of Col. Creager (November 27th, 1863)

>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: Col. J.P. Creager was honorably released from the Frederick County jail after a grand jury found no evidence that he had attempted to entice slaves to run away from their masters.

Dirge (December 1st, 1863)

>From The Adams Sentinel; Gettysburg, PA

Summary: Poem written at Gettysburg by B.B. French on the Consecration of the National Cemetery.

Great National Soldiers' Cemetery at Gettysburg Penn'a. (December 1st, 1863)

>From The Adams Sentinel; Gettysburg, PA

Summary: Layout of the Soldier's National Cemetery with a brief description at the bottom of the diagram.

Important Notice (December 1st, 1863)

>From The Adams Sentinel; Gettysburg, PA

Summary: Military notice states that an alphabetical list of names and residences of those liable to military duty are being made.