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For Hire! (March 21st, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Advertisement: For the hiring of "a colored boy" to "good home in the country." Terms will be moderate. Apply to Wm. Stokes
Full DetailsHospital (March 23rd, 1864)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: A hospital flag is flying from the Town Hall at Hagerstown. Dr. Lee is in charge. Sick soldiers belonging to the troops stationed around Hagerstown are quartered there for treatment.
Full DetailsMoved Camp (March 23rd, 1864)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: The cavalry under the command of Capt. Edson Gerry has moved to Funkstown. This is seen as beneficial to both the cavalry and the citizens of Hagerstown's suburbs. When soldiers are stationed near a city the size of Hagerstown, there are many temptations which they can't resist.
Full DetailsMail Robbery (March 23rd, 1864)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: The mail carrier on the route between Hagerstown and Greencastle was robbed of the mail by 2 soldiers on horseback
Full DetailsA Card (March 23rd, 1864)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Susan Harry, President of The Ladies Association of Hagerstown, acknowledges the receipt of a donation of $15 from the Grand Jury of Washington Co. The Association is preparing for the Baltimore Fair to benefit the Sanitary Commission and the donation comes at an opportune time. Mr. J. B. Loose was the jury foreman.
Full DetailsEnrollment of Slaves (March 23rd, 1864)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Pursuant to an order from Capt. James Smith, Provost Marshal of the Fourth District of Maryland, the slaves of Washington Co. have been enrolled. Since the war, many slaves have run away and the owners don't know their whereabouts. Alfred Barber, enrolling officer of the sub-district including Hagerstown, says a total of 23 slaves are subject to do military duty - 18 are Class 1 and 5 are Class 2.
Full DetailsFestival (March 23rd, 1864)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: The newspaper writes to urge support of a festival sponsored by the Ladies of Hagerstown to benefit the Sanitary and Christian Commissions. It will be held at Lyceum Hall and there will be refreshments for purchase as well as an exhibit of the contributions to the State Fair. The commissions provide valuable assistance to soldiers in the field and in hospital, so citizens should be "active and liberal" in their support of the festival.
Full DetailsOur Quota (March 23rd, 1864)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Editorial stating that there is much misapprehension as to how many soldiers will be required from Washington Co. No definite numbers have been released by the District Provost Marshal or the War Department. Undoubtedly, some men will need to be drafted, but every effort should be made to raise recruits and take advantage of available state and federal bounties in the meantime. At least several hundred men will be needed to fill the county quota - almost two full companies from Hagerstown area alone.
Full DetailsA League Meeting (March 23rd, 1864)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: John Reichard, president of the Union League of District 12 (Fairplay/Tilghmanton), reports on the business meeting of that group. The main purpose of the League during the present campaign is to encourage voters to vote for a Constitutional Convention. Committees of Vigilance are to be formed for this purpose. Twenty members of the District 12 league from every part of the district will form the Vigilance Committee.
Full DetailsUnion Convention Ticket (March 23rd, 1864)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: The names of the six men on the Union Convention ticket are listed: H. W. Dellinger, J. R. Sneary, J. F. Davis, J. P. Mayhugh, P. Negley and L. B. Nyman.
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