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Notice (February 17th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Ladies Union Relief Association appoints Misses Mary Shriver, Harriet Tyler and Emma Baugher to collect funds for the Frederick Co. table at the State Fair
Full DetailsA number of the guerillas… (February 24th, 1864)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: A band of guerillas who stopped a train on the B&O Railroad were captured by a force sent out by Gen. Sullivan. The guerillas raised white flags or pretended to be farmers or soldiers sent to retrieve bodies from Antietam, but their disguises were uncovered. They are part of Gilmore's band and some are from Baltimore.
Full DetailsLecture by J.R. Warner (February 24th, 1864)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Rev. J. R. Warner will deliver his "thrilling" lecture on the Battle of Gettysburg to the Ladies Society for the benefit of the Sanitary and Christian Commission.
Full DetailsAdjutant Small (February 24th, 1864)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Adjutant Small, son of Hagerstown resident, P.B. Small, Esq. and a member of the 6th MD Regiment, was among officers who escaped from Libby Prison but he was recaptured.
Full DetailsRebel Deserters (February 24th, 1864)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Every day rebel deserters who have taken the oath of allegiance at Harper's Ferry or Martinsburg are reporting to the Provost Marshal in Hagerstown. They represent the condition of the rebel army as "deplorable" and hundreds would desert if they had an opportunity.
Full DetailsThe ladies of Clear Spring… (February 24th, 1864)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Ladies of Clear Spring are holding a fair to benefit of the Sanitary and Christian Commissions. They have "shown great energy in collecting suitable articles."
Full DetailsRecruiting (February 24th, 1864)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Lieut. C. S. Knodle has opened a new recruiting office in Hagerstown for the 7th Regiment Maryland Volunteers and is soliciting recruits. Robert C. Thornsburg has opened an office and is recruiting a company for Major Cole's Cavalry. Now is a good time to enter the service as "very liberal bounties" are being offered. The governor does not yet know the quota required for the state but the time is expiring for the payment of bounties and the volunteers will not exceed the quota.
Full DetailsPrimary Meetings- County Convention (February 24th, 1864)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: The Central Committee has ordered that the Unconditional Union Emancipation voters of Washington County hold primary meetings for the purpose of selecting ten delegates to the County Convention in Hagerstown on March 12. The County Convention will then choose six candidates for the State Constitutional Convention. Signed: John R. Sneary, Secretary.
Full DetailsDeserters (February 24th, 1864)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: A group of 30-40 men thought to be rebel deserters passed through Ringgold en route to Gettysburg. They appeared "wretchedly clad." It was later learned they were 25 men who are refugees from Rockingham Co., VA and more people are on the way. [from Waynesboro Record]
Full DetailsThe Ladies Fair Association (February 24th, 1864)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: The Ladies of Hagerstown invite participation in their fair for the benefit of the Sanitary and Christian Commissions. All associations in various parts of Washington Co. are encouraged to make their donations to the State Fair in the name of Washington Co. rather than in the names of individual districts. The ladies meet each Wednesday.
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