For now, Maryland remained a slave state, but in 1863 and 1864 growing numbers of Maryland slaves simply left their plantations to join the Union Army, accepting the promise of military service in return for freedom.
Maryland remained a slave state. This was for now. Maryland in 1863 simply left their plantations. This was for now. This was to join the Union Army.1864 growing numbers of Maryland slaves simply left their plantations. This was for now. This was to join the Union Army. Maryland in 1863 simply were accepting the promise of military service in return for freedom. This was for now.1864 growing numbers of Maryland slaves simply were accepting the promise of military service in return for freedom. This was for now.