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The Daily Dispatch: July 20, 1863., [Electronic resource], Progress of the war. (search)
f the rebel infantry crossed yesterday. In order to blind the Unionists the enemy built a long line of high earthworks, built camp fires, and during all the heavy rain that fell during the night, drenched as they were with rain, finished their works and marched to Williamsport and crossed before daylight. At about 6 o'clock this morning nothing remained on this side but a brigade of infantry, with a few pieces of artillery. I got away from the enemy this morning at daylight. Gen. Kilpatrick left Hagerstown at an early hour this morning and attacked the rebel brigade on this side. A brisk fight ensued, the enemy holding his position for a long time. He was near enough to be supported by troops from the opposite bank if necessary, these again crossing the river for that purpose. I do not know what was the end of this last fight, but think it probable the enemy left this side altogether, taking his raft over with him. In conclusion, let me remark--Do not think that Ge