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Hospital Report (September 28th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: Report of the U.S.A. General Hospital, Frederick, for the week ending Sept. 25, 1864, including a list of deceased soldiers.

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At the late home…[Marriage] (September 28th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: At the bride's home in Emmitsburg, Lieut. Joseph E. Simons of NJ and Miss Mary M Gillelan were married by Rev. W.V. Gotwald.

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The Draft (September 30th, 1864)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: Provides a list of the persons drafted from the Frederick District. The draft for the other districts will be “light” since many have already met their quotas.

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Don't Fail to Judge (September 30th, 1864)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: Reminds readers to attend the Grand Union Lincoln and Johnson Mass Meeting in Frederick on Oct. 1, 1864.

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An enthusiastic Union… (September 30th, 1864)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: An exciting Union meeting was held in Frederick last Saturday, featuring speeches by Montgomery Blair, Thomas Swann, John V.L. Findlay and Benjamin F. Ford.

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A Good Order (September 30th, 1864)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: Gen. Stevenson, in command of the post at Harpers Ferry, has issued orders designed to break up trafficking in stolen horses and mules. Officers, enlisted men and camp followers in his district are required to obtain a permit from his headquarters to sell such animals. Those not connected with the army are required to obtain a similar permit from the nearest provost marshal.

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Military (September 30th, 1864)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: Col. Cole has been appointed commandant of this post and provost marshal. Maj. Yellott has been relieved and ordered to join his regiment at Sandy Hook.

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The mayor of Hagerstown… (September 30th, 1864)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD

Summary: The Mayor of Hagerstown recently sent a committee to the Secretary of War and the state Provost Marshal stating that due to recent Confederate invasions of the region, the district has not had opportunity to fill its quota. As a result, the draft there was been postponed.

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Be On The Look Out (October 5th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: The Examiner warns local citizens to "be on the look out" on election day Rebels attempting to seize ballot boxes

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Union men of Frederick County… (October 5th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD

Summary: Union men of Frederick County encouraged to vote "for the Constitution" in the upcoming election

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