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Fourth of July (July 10th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: A large Fourth of July celebration was held with plenty of flags in Frederick. It was also attended by the Home Guard and the 1st Pennsylvania Regiment.
Full DetailsChesapeake & Ohio Canal (July 10th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The C&O canal is still navigable from Harpers Ferry to Washington, D.C., but the length from Harpers Ferry to Cumberland still requires a month of work to reopen. Future military protection for the canal has already been guaranteed.
Full DetailsSkirmish at Berlin (July 10th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: A group of Confederates threatened Berlin’s flag, but were driven off by a detachment of Federal troops from Harpers Ferry.
Full DetailsToryism (July 10th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Several members of the “Home Guard” are alleged to have not celebrated the Fourth of July. Their Union sentiments are unknown.
Full DetailsFirst Maryland Regiment (July 10th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The 1st Maryland Volunteers Regt. has arrived in Frederick. The regiment’s is headed to Virginia.
Full DetailsCommissioned (July 10th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The Captain of the “Home Guards” has been appointed Adjutant of the 16th Maryland Militia Regiment.
Full DetailsUnion Envelopes (July 10th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: A variety store in Frederick is selling a multitude of patriotic envelopes.
Full DetailsAttention, Frederick Home Guard! (July 10th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Notice; The Frederick Home Guards is ordered to meet at the Armory.
Full DetailsWanted (July 10th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Notice; There is a need for one hundred more men for the 2nd Maryland Volunteer Regt. Recruits will be paid the same as regulars, plus $100 on discharge after three years of service.
Full DetailsFun Ahead: Richard Amusing Devices (July 10th, 1861)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Advertisement; "Comical" and "patriotic" Union envelopes are for sale.
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