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A Loyal Woman (June 29th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: A loyal woman of Loudon County, VA, refused to pay $250 to a party of guerillas to prevent the burning of her house, and they accordingly burned it.
Full DetailsAn Excellent Order (June 29th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Gen. Max Weber, commander at Harpers Ferry has ordered rebel symphathizers in Loudoun Co.to reimburse Mr. Sidney Williams for the damage done when Mosby's guerillas burned his house and barn.
Full DetailsDeath (June 29th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Hiram E. Smith, 1st MD Regt., Co.H, died of his wounds at the Lincoln Hospital, Washington; he was the son of Jacob B. Smith of Middletown Valley.
Full DetailsDeath (June 29th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Cpl. Jesse Thomas Anderson, 7th MD Regt., Co.B, died at the battle of Petersburg, VA. He was the son of Aden Anderson, near Ijamsville.
Full DetailsThe Draft (June 29th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The results of the draft, listing the names in each district of Frederick County.
Full DetailsMaryland Peace Men (June 29th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: General Benjamin C. Howard and Henry May were selected to attend the Democratic Covention in Chicago but declined. The Examiner suggests the editor of the Maryland Union as a suitable substitute.because of his "peace" advocacy.
Full DetailsRebel Raid (July 5th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Rumor has it that the Rebels under Gen. Early are attacking Martinsburg and the B & O RR at Point of Rocks and may come to Frederick.
Full DetailsRaid on the Railroad (July 5th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Moseby and his gang of 300 guerillas raided the B and O RR at Duffield's Depot, Berkeley Co., cutting the telegraph wire and burning some tents but not damaging the railroad. Lt. Long and Lt. Mathews and about 45 privates of the 1st MD Regt, PHB, were captured.
Full DetailsThe Copperhead Convention Postponed (July 5th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The Copperhead convention in Chicago has been postponed to August. Its choice of candidate will depend on whether Grant crushes the rebellion before it meets.
Full DetailsExcessive Punishment (July 5th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The Examiner feels Pvt. Joseph Wagner's punishment for drunkenness -- walking an hour each day for 60 days wearing a sign saying "my punishment for drunkenness" -- is excessive. The Examiner blames officers for setting a bad example by their own drinking.
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