On November 22, 1765, the Frederick County Court, which ran the government of the county in this period of the county's history, approved the use of unstamped documents in defiance of the British Stamp Act. On November 22, 1845, the United Steam Fire Engine Company, successor to the Washington Hose Company, was officially organized. It remains one of Frederick's finest fire and rescue companies today. On November 22, 1849, the "Farmers' Club" was organized with Gideon Bantz as president. On November 22, 1875, the Emmitsburg Railroad made its first trip from Emmitsburg to "a point west of the Monocacy River to connect with the Western Maryland Railroad. It had been incorporated on March 28, 1868. On November 22, 1937, the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad announced the end of passenger and express service between Frederick and Baltimore. If anyone can add information to these History Moments, or would like to suggest an item for another calendar day, please contact me privately. John W. Ashbury (wasps65@earthlink.net)