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It is stated that… (May 24th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: On the site selected for the Antietam National Cemetery is a spot called Lee's Rock where General Lee supposedly stood and directed the Battle of Antietam. The Hagerstown Mail Company embraces 10 acres formerly belonging to Dr. Kennedy which was purchased for $1,000.
Full DetailsNatural History - - - The Copperhead (May 24th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Derogatory spoof about the Copperheads as part of the political scene in America
Full DetailsA Capital Idea (May 24th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: The Union ladies of Frederick City are calling a meeting to discuss the laying aside of crinolines because Jeff. Davis wore them recently to aid in his escape.
Full DetailsFrederick County Wounded (May 25th, 1865)
>From The Frederick Examiner; Frederick, MD
Summary: Wounded men of Frederick County listed; most of the soldiers are in Baltimore and Frederick hospitals as well as some at Alexandria and Annapolis
Full DetailsTo Be Discharged (May 26th, 1865)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: "The 13th Maryland Regiment (formerly 1st regt. PHB) is now at Camp Carroll, Baltimore, awaiting to be discharged."
Full DetailsCapt. Frank Hancock… (May 26th, 1865)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: "Capt. Frank Hancock, of the 5th NY Heavy Artillery, has been appointed Provost Marshal of Frederick, by Gen. Stephenson, vice Major E. A. Baugher, relieved."
Full DetailsA Bridge Swept Away (May 26th, 1865)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Heavy rain has swept away part of the temporary bridge over Catoctin Creek west of Middletown, which replaced the bridge burned by the Rebels in 1862.
Full DetailsStill they Come (May 26th, 1865)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Paroled rebels continue to return to Frederick, including Wm. Delashmutt, Alex Hubbard, John Holland; Hubbard indicted for treason, bailed by Judge Nelson, John Hagan and Basil Dorsey his sureties.
Full DetailsRobert Swann… (May 26th, 1865)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: "Robert Swann, who recently returned to Cumberland, Md., from the South, has been arrested."
Full DetailsJames Smith… (May 26th, 1865)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: "James Smith has been arrested at Pittsburg, Pa., charged with running off government mules from Hagerstown, Md., and selling them to Pennsylvania farmers."
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