Search Newspaper Articles
Soldier's Nat'l Cemetery at Gettysburg (December 22nd, 1863)
>From The Adams Sentinel; Gettysburg, PA
Summary: Article gives the layout of the meeting held in Harrisburg in reference to the finances and maintenance of the National Cemetery.
Full DetailsThe Draft (December 23rd, 1863)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The total number of eligible men for draft of Washington, Carroll, Frederick, and Allegany County are separated into two lists "White" and Col'd". Those with disabilities or other conditions that would exclude them from eligibility are encouraged to state their case before the Board of Enrollment.
Full DetailsRefugees from Virginia (December 25th, 1863)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: The Hagerstown Herald reports that during the last two months several refugee families have arrived from Virginia in search of food, clothing, shelter and work. Many exhibit the affects of poverty and report the scarcity of provisions in Virginia.
Full DetailsHeadquarters Provost Marshal (December 29th, 1863)
>From The Adams Sentinel; Gettysburg, PA
Summary: Military notice from the Provost Marshal Headquarters discusses policies concerning volunteers.
Full DetailsRefugees From Virginia (December 29th, 1863)
>From The Adams Sentinel; Gettysburg, PA
Summary: Newspaper extract from the Hagerstown Herald reports that there have been numerous refugees and families of refugees passing through from Richmond, Va.
Full DetailsMr. Branson… (December 29th, 1863)
>From The Adams Sentinel; Gettysburg, PA
Summary: Article acknowledges the military services of a Mr. Branson and a Mr. Weakly.
Full DetailsCapt. Bell's… (December 29th, 1863)
>From The Adams Sentinel; Gettysburg, PA
Summary: Capt. Bell's Cavalry has left Gettysburg for Chambersburg and Capt. McGowan's Infantry has left Gettysburg for York.
Full DetailsThe Loses of Our County (December 30th, 1863)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: The paper notes that as a new legislative session is about to begin, one issue should be that of obtaining relief for the citizens whose property has been damaged by Rebel or Federal troops. It may take years before the Federal Government is finally able to reimburse citizens for their losses, but the state government is in a position to help with reimbursement now. How long can people wait for indemnification? The Federal Government is in debt. Let the state pay her citizens and then eventually be repaid by the Federal Government. Some other states have already begun to pay citizens. Not only should the farmer be paid but also the merchant and manufacturer.
Full DetailsThe Draft (December 30th, 1863)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Lists the draft numbers for the Fourth Congressional District which includes Carroll, Frederick, Allegany and Washington Counties. The draft will likely take place in Frederick around January 5, 1864. Reasons for exemption from the draft are listed: 1) Alienage, 2) Non-residence, 3) Unsuitableness of age, 4) Manifest Permanent Disability. An exemption can also be made if aged and infirm parents have two or more sons subject to military duty. The total of the draft for the district is approximately 3,600.
Full DetailsAttention! (December 30th, 1863)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Notice: Issued by the Provost Marshal's Head Quarters for District 4 in Frederick on Dec. 21, 1863. Men who are enrolled in Class 1 in Washington County can appear before the Board of Enrollment and have their names removed from the draft list if they meet one of the criteria. The four causes for removal are: 1) Alienage, 2) Non-residence, 3) Unsuitableness of age and 4) Manifest permanent physical disability. Another cause relates to having aged or infirm parents where two or more sons are subject to military duty. The claims for removal from the list must be made before the draft takes place. The notice is signed by James Smith, Capt. and Provost Marshal, John J. Thomas, Commissioner and Charles J. Baer, Surgeon, Board of Enrollment.
Full Details
