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Hospitably Entertained

Summary

The Federal troops are well and kindly received in Hagerstown. People have flung open the doors to their homes and welcomed the soldiers to partake of meals with them. This is thought the right thing to do for men who "have left their homes to fight the battles of their country."


Article Source

Newspaper: The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light

Publication Date: June 19th, 1861

Page/Column: 2C

Town: Hagerstown, MD

County: Washington

Subjects

  • Home Front / Effects of War

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