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Account of the Rebel Raid Through Middletown Valley (July 22nd, 1864)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: A local citizen provides an account of the passage of Early’s army through and the occupation of Middletown and the Valley. On July 6 the Confederate horsemen first appeared, with the passage of the main army taking place primarily on July 8. Stores that suffered the greatest losses were Culler & Levy; Wright & Hyatt; and Rudy Winbigler, Herring and Crouse. Town officials had to pay $1,500 to Early.
Full DetailsKilled in Battle (July 22nd, 1864)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Capt. B.F. Biser, 7th IL, son of Daniel S. Biser of the Valley, was recently killed in fighting in Arkansas.
Full DetailsPersonal (July 22nd, 1864)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: When the Confederates were in Middletown, they “threatened to burn our house and office,” but citizens prevented it, to whom the editors express their thanks.
Full DetailsRobbing a Funeral (July 22nd, 1864)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: The Frederick Examiner reports that when the Confederates were in the area, they took the horses and carriages of those attending a funeral of a child that took place in the “lower part” of Frederick County.
Full DetailsResult of the Draft (July 22nd, 1864)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Provides a list of names of those drafted from Frederick County’s districts to fill the draft for one hundred day militia. Five districts drew enough volunteers to avoid the draft.
Full DetailsThe Battle of Monocacy (July 22nd, 1864)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Provides an account of the Battle of Monocacy, activities of the Confederates in Baltimore County and its threat against Washington, D.C. Also announces the Union’s recapture of Martinsburg, a Confederate raid on Duffield’s Station, and Mosby’s July 4 (1864) raid on Point of Rocks.
Full DetailsWe regret to learn… (July 22nd, 1864)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: The type and press of the Boonsboro Odd Fellow, a “staunch Union paper” published by F. Irwin, was vandalized by the Confederates recently.
Full DetailsDr. Thomas… (July 22nd, 1864)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: The following local citizens joined Early’s army during his recent raid: Dr. Thomas H. Schaeffer, D. Robert Claggett and John Palmer of Frederick; and William Warfield of Liberty District.
Full DetailsCompensation for Enlisted Slaves (July 27th, 1864)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Notice: Albert Small, a Hagerstown attorney, advertises that he handles collection of compensation for enlisted slaves, bounty, back pay, pensions, and other claims against the U.S.
Full DetailsCollection of Claims (July 27th, 1864)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Notice: Geo. French, an attorney in Hagerstown, advertises that he handles collection of claims against the U. S., bounties, pensions, pay in arrears, etc. and compensation for enlistment of slaves.
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