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The Draft (May 18th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Col. Jeffries, Asst. Provost Marshal General of MD and DE, has ordered the draft in the 4th Cong. Dist. to proceed. The district quota is 1573, for Frederick Co. 601.
Full DetailsWar Map (May 18th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Jones & Bros., Frederick stationers, are offering for sale detailed maps of Richmond, Chattanooga, Charleston &c.
Full DetailsIn the Guard House (May 18th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Fannie Gulick, arrested and transported to Cumberland, has been brought back to Frederick and will be residing at the Guard House.
Full DetailsReleased on Parole (May 18th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Mrs. Douglas and daughter, arrested for "violating blockade regulations," have been released on parole and sent back to their home in Charlestown, WV.
Full DetailsHospital Report (May 18th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Hospital report for Frederick's U.S.A. General Hospital for the week ending May 14, 1864. One death: A.J. Bancroft, 14th PA Cavalry, Co. I.
Full DetailsTook the Oath (May 18th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Frederick resident Israel Bast, arrested for "using disloyal language," has been released upon taking the oath of allegiance
Full DetailsTo the Unconditional Union Men of Frederick County (May 18th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Unconditional Union men of Frederick County will meet to appoint delegates to the State Convention. D.J. Markey, Central Committee.
Full DetailsWounded Soldiers (May 20th, 1864)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: In a recent battle near Spotsylvania, VA, the following local soldiers from the Maryland Brigade suffered wounds: Corp. D. Richard Coblentz, Co. E, 7th MD; Corp. John H. Rice, Co. G, 7th MD; and Benjamin F. Power, Co. G, 7th MD. In another engagement, the 1st MD regiment was returning from furlough when they were attached by the Confederates. Hiram Smith and James Biser of the region were among the wounded.
Full DetailsThe Draft (May 20th, 1864)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: The draft in this Congressional District began last Thursday. No draft will be conducted in the Frederick District since its quota was filled by “negro substitutes” furnished by a Baltimorean for $100 each.
Full DetailsA List of Drafted Men (May 20th, 1864)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: John W. White provides a list of eighty men, black and white, who were drafted from Petersville and Middletown to meet those districts’ quota.
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