Marched to within four miles of Frederick city; here we have an abundance of food for our half starved horses.
SOURCE: William S. White, A Diary of the War; or What I Saw of It, p. 130
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Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Diary of Private William S. White, September 9, 1862
Remained quiet all day; many of our boys went to Frederick city and remained several hours. According to some reports, the people of Maryland are overjoyed to see our troops, but as I have conversed with only a very few Marylanders, I am not able to judge. Some few recruits have been secured in Frederick city.
SOURCE: William S. White, A Diary of the War; or What I Saw of It, p. 130
Diary of Private William S. White, September 10, 1862
Our battery is hitched up, and we are now awaiting orders to move. Our destination is unknown, but it is thought we will go to Hagerstown. About 5 o'clock we commenced moving slowly along the road to Frederick city. Although many of the houses were closed—this being a strong Union city—yet a goodly number of Southern ladies appeared upon the balconies and at the windows, waving their handkerchiefs and wishing success to our brave troops. Camped near Middletown.
SOURCE: William S. White, A Diary of the War; or What I Saw of It, p. 130
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