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The Daily Dispatch: October 29, 1861., [Electronic resource], Death of Jas. H. Dison. (search)
--The following dispatch from Gen. Stone's command to the Headquarters here has been received: Edward's Ferry, Oct. 21.--This morning, at 1 o'clock, five companies of the 15th Massachusetts crossed the river, at Harrison's Island, at daybreak. They had proceeded to within a mile and a half of Leesburg, without meeting the enemy, and they still hold on, supported by the remainder of the regiment and part of the 20th. A gallant reconnoissance was made early this morning by Major Mix of Col. Van Allen's cavalry, and Capt. Stewart, Assistant Adjutant General, from Edward's Ferry, towards Leesburg, with thirty cavalry. They came on the 14th Mississippi rebel regiment, received their fire at thirty-five yards, returned it with their pistols and fell back in order, bringing in one prisoner. We have possession of the Virginia side of Edward's Ferry. Additional accounts say that up to 3 o'clock to-day, Gen. Stone hold his own position, satisfactorily, though his compa