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The Rebel Army… (August 12th, 1864)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: The Confederates invaded Maryland again last week, crossing the river at Hancock and Shepherdstown. Hagerstown was occupied for one day before the Confederates retreated across the river. After burning Chambersburg, PA, Confederate generals McCausland and Johnson threatened Cumberland. Union Gen. Averill defeated the Confederates at Moorefield. Union Maj. Gen. Sheridan has been assigned to temporary command of the Middle Military Division.
Full DetailsAccident to a Soldier (August 17th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Escaping capture by Cole's Cavalry near Middletown, Pvt. Ephraim Sherman, 15th NY Cavalry, was injured, brought to Middletown where Dr. Cas. Baer tended to him, and later taken to the hospital in Frederick.
Full DetailsHospital Report (August 17th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Hospital Report for the U.S.A. General Hospital, Frederick, for the week ending Aug. 13, 1864, including a list of deceased soldiers.
Full DetailsCut His Friends (August 19th, 1864)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: The Hagerstown Herald reports that during one of the recent Confederate occupations of the region, they liberated an inmate named Cramer from the County Prison who had been charged with murder. Cramer accompanied the Confederates to Williamsport, but decided to leave their company and surrender, being unwilling to associate with the southern soldiers.
Full DetailsThe Rebels… (August 19th, 1864)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: During their recent occupation of Hagerstown, the Confederates arrested and paroled Capt. Isaac Nesbitt, Andrew H. Hager, J.C. McComas and Revs. Edwards and Hyde.
Full DetailsGen. Early told… (August 19th, 1864)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Gen. Early informed Rev. Hyde of Hagerstown, who had been taken prison but was later released, that he had ordered the burning of Chambersburg.
Full DetailsW.B. McGill (August 19th, 1864)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: According to the Hagerstown Herald W.B. McGill, formerly of Hagerstown and the son of Dr. Charles McGill, was arrested recently by Union scouts about one and a half miles from Hagerstown. He has been in the Confederates army for over three years.
Full DetailsCapture and Escape (August 24th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Alfred Brengle, of Frederick, was captured by Rebel cavalry near Charles Town, WV, was plundered of his supplies, wagon and horse, but later escaped.
Full DetailsSelling Clothing to Soldiers (August 24th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Mr. Rosenstock, of Frederick, was arrested and his store closed by order of the Provost Marshal, for violating military regulations in selling clothing to soldiers.
Full DetailsThe Quotas (August 24th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Net draft quotas of the several election districts in the 4th congressional district, including Frederick, Carroll, Washington and Allegany County.
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