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The State Draft (June 24th, 1864)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: A draft called by the governor for Frederick County’s quota of one hundred days men will be held next Monday. Minus volunteers, fifty-nine remain to be drafted from the districts.
Full DetailsThe Design for the Gettysburg Monument Decided (June 24th, 1864)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: The Hartford Times reports that the design of the National Monument at Gettysburg was awarded to Jas. G. Batterson of Hartford. A description of the monument, which is expected to cost about $120,000, is provided.
Full DetailsHospital Report (June 29th, 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 June 25, 1864, including the death of Sgt. Joseph Casiday.
Full DetailsImportant to Drafted Men (June 29th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Capt. James Smith, Provost Marshal, 4th District, announced that drafted men must either furnish a substitute or pay commutation, unless exempt through physical disability. Failure to appear will mean arrest as a deserter.
Full DetailsRebel Spy (June 29th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: G. G. Waters, of the 1st MD Rebel Infantry was captured near his New Market home and will tried on a charge of spying.
Full DetailsList of Casualties (June 29th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Capt. McKechney, 7th MD Volunteers has ent from Petersburg a list of recent casualties: killed, Pvt David Sleffy, Cpl. Jesse Anderson, Pvt. Jeremiah Carter and a long list of wounded men.
Full DetailsFourth of July (June 29th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The 4th of July 1864 will celebrate the anniversary of Unio victories at Vicksburg and Gettysburg. The hospital staff in Frederick are making plans for the day.
Full DetailsAcquitted (June 29th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: John B. Stimmel, charged by military authorities with purchasing stolen government horses, was tried in Martinsburg, acquitted and released by Capt. G.B. Hill, Acting Asst. Provost Marshal.
Full DetailsSudden Death (June 29th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Henry Vernon has died at his father's home in Frederick; he was connected with the commissary dep't. of Cole's Cavalry.
Full DetailsWounded (June 29th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Capt. James Cooper and Lt. Frank M. Smith, 1st MD Regt., were wounded at the battle of Petersburg. Capt. Charles Dixon, 8th MD Regt. As been admitted to the hospital in Annapolis.
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