Robert C. Thornsburg
Summary
The paper endorses Robert C. Thornburg, Union candidate for sheriff, on the merit of his service to the county during the war. It addresses The Mail's denunciation of him. Thornburg served as Deputy U. S. Marshal for Washington Co. during the war. The paper claims that Washington Co. was invaded more often than any other county in Maryland, had more blockade runners and spies, etc. Handling all of these situations was part of Thornburg's job.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Herald and Torch Light
Publication Date: October 23rd, 1867
Page/Column: 2B
Town: Hagerstown, MD
County: Washington
Subjects
- Politics
