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A Barn Destroyed by Fire (June 26th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: The barn of Mrs. Dunn, mother of Daniel Dunn, located near Williamsport, was destroyed by fire. A number of soldiers from a nearby military camp helped save other property.
Full DetailsA Runaway Slave Returned (June 26th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: A runaway slave owned by Jacob Stite of the Clear Spring District was arrested at a military camp and returned to his owner by the commanding officer.
Full DetailsLaw and Order (June 26th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Although Hagerstown is full of soldiers, law and order prevails. No treasonable expressions are allowed, but the soldiers respect the rights and property of the citizens and interact with them. The Confederates, on the other hand, drive loyal men from their homes.
Full DetailsArmy Casualties (June 26th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Three soldiers serving in Washington County were accidentally shot, one of whom bled to death and another of whom had to have his leg amputated. Hamilton Downs, a citizen of Williamsport, was shot in the chest by a Union guard in a misunderstanding about the countersign.
Full DetailsA Capture of Arms (June 26th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Squad of the Lancaster Fencibles, commanded by Lt. Locher, seized an old cannon and S. S. Flintlock rifles in Funkstown; taken to Camp Cameron south of Funkstown. [Transcription: "An old cannon and a lot of S.S. Flintock Rifles were seized at Funkstown by a squad of the Lancaster Fencibles under command of Lieut. Locker, and taken to Camp Cameron below that town"]
Full DetailsHot Weather (June 26th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Hot summer weather in the 90s in Hagerstown is hard on the soldiers, especially the soldiers, mostly from the North, but they are holding up pretty well. Weather is improving.
Full DetailsThe Evacuation of Harper's Ferry by the Rebels (June 26th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The Confederates who fled Harpers Ferry inflicted significant damages to the town before removing themselves from the vicinity.
Full DetailsTo the People of Maryland! (June 26th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Notice; The Middletown Home Guard vows not to abide by the act passed by the Maryland Legislature which would disband the local militias.
Full DetailsResolutions of the Frederick Home Guards (June 26th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Notice; The Frederick Home Guards will not comply with the recently passed act that would outlaw their organization.
Full DetailsArms of the State (June 26th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The state legislature has recalled all weapons issued to “ununiformed” militias.
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