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Civil War Commenced

Summary

Editorial announcing the beginning of the Civil War with the 36-hour assault on Fort Sumter and wondering "when and where the horrible fratricidal strife will end."

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Newspaper: The Valley Register

Publication Date: April 19th, 1861

Page/Column: 2B

Town: Middletown, MD

County: Frederick

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  • Battles / Military

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