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A Narrow Escape (July 10th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: During the recent battle at Falling Waters, a cannonball hit the musket carried by Mr. Reed, Co. K, 11th PA, which bent it into the shape of an “S.” Reed suffered facial lacerations.
Full DetailsConfederate Prisoners (July 10th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Three prisoners from Jackson's army were brought to Hagerstown on Sunday and placed in the Guard House.
Full DetailsResolutions of the Williamsport Home Guards (July 10th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: On June 28, 1861 the Williamsport Home Guards passed a resolution, similar to those published by the Frederick and Middletown Home Guards, refusing to comply with an act of the Maryland legislature “designed to disarm the loyal citizens of the State.” A letter from Ward H. Lamon to the Williamsport Home Guards expressed satisfaction at the resolution and pledged that the Federal government would sustain them.
Full DetailsThe Hospital in this Town (July 10th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: As a result of the increased number of sick and wounded soldiers, the Hagerstown Academy has been converted into a hospital, in addition to the hospital at the County Hall. A July 4, 1861 letter from Dr. William A. Hammond, who is in command of the hospital, thanks residents of Hagerstown who have provided aid and comfort to the soldiers in the hospital.
Full DetailsGovernment Wagon Yard (July 10th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: A field belonging to the estate of the late Michael Hammond is being used by the government as a wagon yard, where hundreds of wagons and mules are kept until needed to transport military supplies.
Full DetailsSheriff's Sale (July 10th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Notice: As per an order from the Orphans Court of Washington County, Sheriff Ed. M. Mobley gives notice that he will sell a female free negro, Francis Baker, for coming into Maryland in violation of an act of the General Assembly.
Full DetailsUnion Pole Raising at Weverton, Maryland (July 10th, 1861)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: The citizens of Weverton recently raised a large Union pole to which was affixed the U.S. flag. The previous flag had been taken down and carried off by the Confederates. Thomas S.S. Lee was chairman of the meeting, and Alfred Spencer, the secretary. Remarks were made by Dr. J.A. Wive.
Full DetailsFor the Examiner (July 10th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: A flag presentation to the 1st Maryland Regt. is detailed. Included are the lyrics to a song which was performed during the presentation.
Full DetailsPennsylvania Regiment (July 10th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The 1st Pennsylvania Regt. has left the barracks in Frederick. The regiment’s next destination appears is Martinsburg.
Full DetailsGone to Dixie (July 10th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Ex-Governor Enoch Louis Lowe has left Maryland for the Confederacy. He is believed to be traveling to Georgia.
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