The Arrest of R.H. Alvey
Summary
From the Baltimore Exchange, describes how R.H. Alvey (of Hagerstown) was duped into reading a letter purportedly from Confederate Gen. Johnston, and then was subsequently arrested for holding treasonable correspondence with the Confederates. He has been imprisoned ever since without charges being lodged against him.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Hagerstown Mail
Publication Date: August 2nd, 1861
Page/Column: 2A
Town: Hagerstown, MD
County: Washington
Subjects
- Civilian Divided Loyalties
- Civil Liberties
- Home Front / Effects of War
