Proclamation to the people of Maryland. : After sixteen months of oppression more galling than the Austrian tyranny, the victorious army of the South brings freedom to your doors. ... You must now do your part. We have the arms here for you. I am authorized immediately to muster in for the war, companies and regiments. ... / Bradley T. Johnson, Colonel C.S.A. Frederick, Maryland, Sept. 8th, 1862.