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A Great Scare Among Farmers (July 27th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Rumors of Rebel raids into Washington County and Montgomery county are causing panic among farmers, but are unconfirmed.
Full DetailsOffice of Provost Marshal (July 27th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Notice: Provost Marshal Maj. Yellott requests that loyal persons give him the names of those who pointed out the homes and properties of Union men during the rebel raids or entertained the Rebels or otherwise aided them.
Full DetailsAn Unmitigated Falsehood (July 27th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Republican Citizen denies the Examiner's statement that "the Rebels stole from our citizens watches, hats, money," in response to which the Examiner cites examples of several Frederick residents who had been thus robbed: Henry Miller, Harrison Connely, Nicholas Hauer, Jacob Leilieb, Mr. Whaley, Wm. Baker, Alex McKinstry.
Full DetailsA Rebel Lie (July 27th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Examiner accuses the Citizen of lying about the number of Confederate killed/wounded during the Battle at Monocacy Junction and suggests the editor take the oath and visit the Confederate wounded at the Frederick Hospital.
Full DetailsCaught out at Night (July 27th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Examiner accuses the Citizen of lying about the events of the night of the evacuation of Frederick by Gen. Wallace.
Full DetailsLetter from George Blessing (July 27th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Letter from George Blessing of Highland, Catoctin District, describing his confrontation with the "villainous" Rebel invaders" of his farm, commanded by Maj. Herman and Lt. Walker. After killing two and wounding another, Blessing held off the rest until the arrival of Cole's Cavalry ended the affair.
Full DetailsFrom the Examiner (July 27th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: "Philo" encourages Frederick citizens to donate money in order to provide local hero George Blessing a medal to commemorate his "noble feats" at "the battle of Highland."
Full DetailsFor The Examiner (August 1st, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: "Felix" writes to the Examiner reporting on a meeting of the "Disunion" wing of the Democratic Party which took place in Urbana. He warns that this group "will spring their traps on you" and says "our cause will go bravely on."
Full DetailsDrowned (August 3rd, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Lt. Barnes, of the Ohio hundred day men, accidentally drowned while bathing in the Monocacy River near the Junction.
Full DetailsThe Draft (August 3rd, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The Examiner urges men to volunteer before the draft takes effect, as the draft will hit hardest those men who can least afford to go because of the cost of procuring a substitute.
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