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Removal of Political Prisoners

Summary

Political prisoners detained at Williamsport by Col. Leonard passed through Hagerstown last week on their way to Washington, including son of Dr. Wharton, young Shepherd, son-in-law of A.R. Boteler, D. McGlincey, Conrad Crowd of Shepherdstown, and several civil officers from Morgan County.


Article Source

Newspaper: The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light

Publication Date: January 8th, 1862

Page/Column: 2C

Town: Hagerstown, MD

County: Washington

Subjects

  • Politics
  • Civilian Divided Loyalties
  • Civil Liberties

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