Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Highland County, Va.” in year 1862, month April, day 8 of Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events, Diary from December 17, 1860 - April 30, 1864:
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The rear-guard of the enemy is at McDowell, and their mounted scouts were driven in on Wednesday, by a scouting party of Gen. Milroy's command.
Both Monterey and McDowell are in Highland County, Va. --(Doc. 121.)
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