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The Draft (December 16th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The draft for the 4th Congressional District will likely be held within a week.
Full DetailsHospital Report (December 16th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Lists the weekly statistics of the sick and wounded soldiers at U.S. General Hospital.
Full DetailsPay for Enlisted Slaves (December 16th, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The Board of Commissioners responsible for allotting payment to the owners of slaves who enlisted in the army are scheduled to meet in Baltimore. Those eligible for payment are encouraged to put in their claims at once.
Full DetailsKilled in Battle (December 18th, 1863)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: John Wesley Castle, 93rd Ohio, son of Henry Castle of this vicinity, has died in the recent battle on Chattanooga Heights. Another of Mr. Castle’s sons was wounded in the Battle of Chickamauga, but has since recovered.
Full DetailsGave Himself Up (December 18th, 1863)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Confederate soldier Evan Dorsey surrendered at Monocacy Junction last Friday, in accordance with President Lincoln’s recent proclamation granting pardons to those who surrendered and took the oath of allegiance. Dorsey joined the Confederates at the beginning of the war and on several occasions had attempted to damage the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
Full DetailsRebel Deserters (December 18th, 1863)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Another group of Confederate deserters reached Frederick on Dec. 8, 1863 and were released after taking the oath of allegiance.
Full DetailsSergt. Emanuel M. Shultz (December 22nd, 1863)
>From The Adams Sentinel; Gettysburg, PA
Summary: Article honors the memory of Sgt. Emanuel Shultz who died in the Battle of Gettysburg.
Full DetailsCamp Bell, Dec. 14, 1863 (December 22nd, 1863)
>From The Adams Sentinel; Gettysburg, PA
Summary: A monument is being built by the 21st P.V. Cav. Co. B in honor of their deceased comrade, George W. Sandoe.
Full DetailsDraft Notice (December 22nd, 1863)
>From The Adams Sentinel; Gettysburg, PA
Summary: The deadline for cases involving exemption from the draft has been extended until January 5th.
Full DetailsA Review of the Noble Deeds of Some Persons During the Battle of Gettysburg (December 22nd, 1863)
>From The Adams Sentinel; Gettysburg, PA
Summary: Editorial discusses the recognition of the bravery of the many individuals who were a part of the Battle of Gettysburg.
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