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Train Brings Contraband Slaves to Frederick

Summary

Train from Harper's Ferry brings contraband slaves to Frederick, who are to be sent to Washington and employed in the Commissary dept.

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Newspaper: The Valley Register

Publication Date: March 28th, 1862

Page/Column: 2F

Town: Middletown, MD

County: Frederick

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  • Slavery / Emancipation
  • African Americans

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