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Ordered Away (April 12th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The batteries that had been encamped near the city since winter were, according to reports, ordered to join Gen. Hancock in the Shenandoah Valley.
Full DetailsList of Wounded (April 12th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The list of soldiers from the county who were wounded in the battles around Richmond include Lt. Col. David T. Bennett, 7th MD; Adjt. Frank M Smith, 1st MD; Lt. Thos. W. Harn, Co. B, 7th MD; Pvt. Asa M Douglas, Co. G, 7th MD; Pvt. Frederick Hoffman, Co. E, 7th MD; Pvt. Joseph S. Maflit, Co. G, 7th MD; Pvt. James Beacht, Co. B, 7th MD; Pvt. Jesse Hyder, Co. B, 7th MD; Pvt. Jno. H. Linton, Co. E, 7th MD; Pvt. G.F. Wilhide, Co. B, 7th MD; Pvt. C.B. Biser, Co. G 7th MD.
Full DetailsSubstitutes Furnished! (April 12th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Advertisement for the furnishing of substitutes by a firm in Frederick City
Full DetailsSubstitutes Furnished! (April 12th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Advertisement: Firm of Wm. P. Grove & Co. will furnish substitutes for those wishing to have a substitute in the draft. Each person will be dealt with liberally and fairly. Substitutes furnished "on the most liberal terms and at the shortest notice."
Full DetailsOur Office Entered by a Thief (April 13th, 1865)
>From The Western Maryland Democrat; Westminster, MD
Summary: The editor offers a reward for any information regarding the break-in at his office and damage to his desk
Full DetailsThe Draft (April 13th, 1865)
>From The Western Maryland Democrat; Westminster, MD
Summary: Draft for Fourth Congressional District took place last week, but the paper is unable to obtain a list of draftees to publish
Full DetailsLegal Disabilities of the Colored Population (April 13th, 1865)
>From The Western Maryland Democrat; Westminster, MD
Summary: African Americans are now allowed to own dogs and guns, navigate vessels and immigrate into Maryland
Full DetailsRejoicing (April 14th, 1865)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Frederick citizens celebrate Lee's surrender to Grant. Bells rang; youths lit bonfires and sent up rockets. A 200-gun salute at noon using a battery sent from Harper's Ferry by Gen. Stevenson. Illumination in city at night. Myersville residents also celebrated with illumination and procession.
Full DetailsDied of His Wound (April 14th, 1865)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Pvt. Charles P. Biser, Co. G, 7th MD Volunteers, son of local resident Peter Biser, was wounded in battle on March 31, 1865 near Southside Railroad, VA, died from his wounds the following day. His mother died same day. She buried at German Reformed Cemetery and son on the field of battle. Chaplain T. Tully of 4th Delaware Vols. wrote letter to father on April 2, 1865. Contents of letter in article
Full DetailsKilling of Mobley (April 14th, 1865)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Mobley, right hand man of guerilla leader Moseby, was shot and killed near Sandy Hook by a Union soldier. Mobley was robber and murderer of young and old in Loudoun Co., VA. Mobley's body sent to Gen. Stevenson's headquarters. From letter sent from Sandy Hook on April 4, 1865.
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