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(April 7th, 1864)
>From The Western Maryland Democrat; Westminster, MD

Summary: Soldiers in local regiments of Union army coming home. Is it to vote?

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Claims for Enlisted Slaves… (April 7th, 1864)
>From The Western Maryland Democrat; Westminster, MD

Summary: A Baltimore attorney with references from Westminster attorneys offers help to claim reimbursement for enlisted slaves

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Telegraph School (April 7th, 1864)
>From The Western Maryland Democrat; Westminster, MD

Summary: An advertisement for the opening of a telegraph school by C. Ottinger, Telegraphic Engineer

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Constitutional Election (April 12th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: Official breakdown of votes in Frederick County for delegates to the constitutional convention.

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Disturbance at the Polls (April 13th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: There was a disturbance at the election in Frederick when an Unconditional Union man was barred from voting by Adj. Wm. Maulsby, a Copperhead.

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Rebel Threats (April 13th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: Threats are being made by rebel sympathizers, but would be carried out only if the Rebels invade MD; later, Union sufferers would be compensated by seizing the secessionists' property.

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Promoted (April 13th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: Orderly Sgt. Frank Smith, of Frederick, has been promoted to 2nd Lt., 1st MD regt., Co. H.

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Election Day (April 13th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: Election day went smoothly with good order at the polls and "no serious wrangling," in spite of a large turnout of Copperheads.

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Hospital Report (April 13th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: Official report of the sick and wounded at the U.S.A. General Hospital, Frederick, for the week ending Apr. 2, 1864. Deaths: Lewis Weber (NY) and Nathan B. Trail (Potomac Home Brigade, 1st Cavalry, Co.G).

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Marriage (April 13th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: Daniel Dorsey (US Army) and Sarah Ann Hildt, of Howard Co., were married by Rev. Downs at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage, Frederick.

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