McC Mathias seeks $4 million repayment to Frederick for 1864 ransom
Senator Charles Mathias presses for repayment of 4 million dollars claimed as due to Frederick for a 1864 Civil War ransom of 200000 paid to Confederate general Jubal Early. The city argues the payment saved Union stores and helped defend Washington, while the Army disputes the claim, dating back to 1889 and with repeated reintroductions.
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Washington DC
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New Exchange Club formed in Frederick area meeting
The Exchange Club of Frederick held an organizational meeting on Thursday June 14 at the Holiday Inn CV Warrington and installed 21 members. Officers named were Laring Young president Rob Tuckerman president elect John Smith secretary and Rick Pastor treasurer. The club plans programs on youth citizenship and community service with guidance from Exchangites Pat Paddock Pat Law and Al Twiss. Weekly breakfast meetings are Thursdays at 7 30 am at the Wohday Inn. Contact Tuckerman at 293 1650 for membership.
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Hagerstown Exchange Club
Pat Paddock
Antietam
Frederick Ransom Claim Debunked as Unfounded
A statement dismisses the Monocacy Battle defense claims and the $200 000 ransom as unfounded. It cites military necessity, lack of evidence for Early's stores, and affidavits dated long after the events. The document says the payment was a town contribution to avert destruction and protect private property.
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