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Bring Home the Soldiers

Summary

"Some 600 Union soldiers are now absent from the county [Washington Co.] in the service of their country." Suggests arrangements be made for them to return to the county to vote. "The soldiers have an enemy in their rear ["the Tory peace party"] which must be put down at the ballot-box before they can hope to conquer the rebel foe in front with the bayonet."


Article Source

Newspaper: The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light

Publication Date: October 23rd, 1861

Page/Column: 2D

Town: Hagerstown, MD

County: Washington

Subjects

  • Politics
  • Local Soldiers

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