| Frederick, December 27, 1861 7:30
p. m. |
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| Brig. Gen. S. Williams |
| Assistant Adjutant General, Washington, D. C. |
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| All is quiet. A scout from Virginia
states *****
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| ***** Railroad iron of Baltimore &
Ohio Railroad piled up at Charlestown and Halltown.
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| Respectfully submitted.
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| R. Morris Copeland |
| Assistant Adjutant General |
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