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A Wanton Outrage

Summary

Alexander Shafer of Washington County attempted to cross the Potomac to his farm in VA but was driven back by a Rebel force who seized and burned his ferry boat and skiff.


Article Source

Newspaper: The Valley Register

Publication Date: July 5th, 1861

Page/Column: 2

Town: Middletown, MD

County: Frederick

Subjects

  • Battles / Military
  • Home Front / Effects of War

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