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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad (January 8th, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Gen. Kelly's division has pushed as far as Hancock, but the B & O RR between Harper's Ferry and Hancock has been destroyed by the Rebels. The editor has proposed building a line from Frederick to Hancock in its place.
Full DetailsFurther Movements (January 8th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Four regiments of Gen. Banks' army (46th PA, 19th and 28th NY, 5th CT) spent night of Jan 6 in Hagerstown in the Female Seminary and other public buildings, including one or two churches, then resumed march to the Potomac at Williamsport and Hancock.
Full DetailsA Veteran in the Service (January 8th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Dr. David Tschudy, over 70, veteran of War of 1812, has enlisted in Capt. Welsh's company of Washington Co. volunteers.
Full DetailsThe Hospital Filling Up (January 8th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Hagerstown hospital now has 25-30 wounded soldiers under care of Dr. Charles E.S. McKee, nurses, and Union ladies of the town.
Full DetailsRemoval of Political Prisoners (January 8th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Political prisoners detained at Williamsport by Col. Leonard passed through Hagerstown last week on their way to Washington, including son of Dr. Wharton, young Shepherd, son-in-law of A.R. Boteler, D. McGlincey, Conrad Crowd of Shepherdstown, and several civil officers from Morgan County.
Full DetailsAn Accident (January 8th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Pvt. Gantt of Capt. Coale's Co. of Cavalry, ran his horse into logs on Williamsport Turnpike near Heyser's Mill, injuring himself and killing his horse.
Full DetailsA Vote of Thanks (January 8th, 1862)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Letter: African Methodist Episcopal Church thanks mayor and citizens of Hagerstown for letting them hold religious festival at Christmas and citizens and military who protected them.
Full DetailsGen. Banks' Division (January 8th, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Lists the names of the staff of Maj. Gen. Nathaniel Prentiss Banks' division of the Grand Army of the Potomac that are located in Frederick. There are three brigades plus Banks' bodyguard.
Full DetailsGrand Military Concert! (January 8th, 1862)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Notice: A military concert at Junior Hall in Frederick to be given by the band of the 2nd Regiment of Mass. Volunteers.
Full DetailsRebels Tired of Rebellion (January 10th, 1862)
>From The American Sentinel; Westminster, MD
Summary: Officer of 13th Regt, Mass Vol, at Williamsport quotes rebel officer as saying many people in Martinsburg area are tired of the war and in favor of a return to the Union because of hard times resulting from the blockade.
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