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Killed in Action (October 12th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: David Freshour,1st Vet. Reg. Md. Volsl, Co.H, was killed in action near Petersburg; Freshour was the son of Adam Freshour of Frederick.
Full DetailsThe Election (October 12th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The Examiner encourages Frederick citizens to vote and to do their part in order to "cast off the shackles of slavery"
Full DetailsTo the People (October 12th, 1864)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The Examiner encourages Frederick citizens to vote for the "New Constitution"
Full DetailsLieutenant French (October 14th, 1864)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Lt. G.F. French, the son of Geo. French of Hagerstown, was taken prisoner by the Confederates on Sept. 18 (1864) near Culpepper, VA.
Full DetailsThe Sick (October 14th, 1864)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Hospitalized soldiers in Hagerstown recently took a vote for president, with Lincoln tallying 319, McClellan 27.
Full DetailsDraft Suspended (October 14th, 1864)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: The draft in this Congressional District has been temporarily suspended until the enrollment lists for the sub-districts have been corrected. Those drafted from Washington and Allegany counties are ordered not to report until further notice.
Full DetailsDeath of Chief Justice Taney (October 14th, 1864)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice Roger B. Taney died in Washington last Wednesday at age 87.
Full DetailsWe wonder if… (October 14th, 1864)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Although Middletown did not send a delegation to the Mass Meeting on Oct. 1 (1864), there were twice as many Union voters at the recent election than McClellan voters.
Full DetailsMajor J.B. Coloney… (October 14th, 1864)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Maj. J.B. Coloney, 1st MD Veteran Regt., and David Freshour of Frederick, Co. H, same regiment, both died recently in action in front of Petersburg.
Full DetailsThe Telegraph line… (October 14th, 1864)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: The telegraph line between Frederick and Hagerstown, which was cut during the last Confederate invasion, has been rebuilt.
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