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Swan Point (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 1
btless many vague rumors afloat respecting the recent raid of Stuart's cavalry into Pennsylvania. To the citizens of Chambersburgh, it became a stern reality before they had time to become much frightened or panic-stricken. It was rumored on the streets at five o'clock P. M., on Friday last that the rebels were in St. Thomas, a village seven miles west on the Pittsburgh turnpike. The rumor seemed to attract but little attention. All believed that such could not be the case, since the Potomac River in that direction was occupied by Union troops. The tale soon changed, however, and our citizens found that instead of enjoying wonted peace and security, gentlemen of known respectability came dashing into town at full speed, bringing the unwelcome news. The court-house bell was rung, the drums were beat, and the home guards called. The citizens seemed reluctant about shouldering their guns. They consulted about the propriety of resistance, and conjectured as to the probable force o
Chambersburgh (Ohio, United States) (search for this): chapter 1
a. Colonel A. K. McClure's letter. Chambersburgh, Pa., October--, 1862. I have had a tasdemonstrations; and so rebel rule began at Chambersburgh. They marched in very orderly, and most oupon every subject but their movement into Chambersburgh. Most of them were men of more than ordinw minutes they were mounted and moved into Chambersburgh. About seven o'clock I went into town, anowever. So ended a day of rebel rule in Chambersburgh. They took some eight hundred horses fromcClure. Another National account. Chambersburgh, October 11, 1862. There are doubtless lry into Pennsylvania. To the citizens of Chambersburgh, it became a stern reality before they hadSome seemed to think they would not attack Chambersburgh before morning, and that during the night diate surrender. This, to the citizens of Chambersburgh, was quite as surprising as a most terribl. Quartermaster Ashmead's letter. Chambersburgh, October 14. To the Editor of the Philadel
Harrisburgh (Ohio, United States) (search for this): chapter 1
g of truce, and wished to be taken to the commandant of the post. I had just got word of the movement to Gov. Curtin and Gen. Brooks, at Hagerstown, when I was sent for to meet the distinguished strangers. A hasty message to Hagerstown and Harrisburgh, stating that the town was about to be surrendered, closed telegraph communication, and Mr. Gilmore, the operator, prepared at once for the advent of his successors, and struck out along the line toward Harrisburgh with his instrument. I wentHarrisburgh with his instrument. I went up town to meet the flag of truce, and found a clever-looking butternut, dripping wet, without any mark of rank, bearing a dirty white cloth on a little stick. He politely stated that he sought the commander or authorities of the town, and in the name of the general commanding the confederate forces, he demanded the surrender of the village. He refused to give his name, or the name of the general commanding, and he could not state on what terms they would accept a surrender. As I had no com
Mercersburg (Ohio, United States) (search for this): chapter 1
he telegraphic operator called me aside, and informed me that he had a report from Greencastle, of the rebels entering Mercersburgh. We agreed that it was preposterous, and thought it best not to make the report public and alarm our people needlessly. I supposed that a few cavalry had crossed the Potomac to forage somewhere on the route leading to Mercersburgh, but never, for a moment, credited their advent into that place. I came home, and after tea returned to the telegraph-office to ascerts purpose, so as to avoid needless loss of life and wanton destruction of property. He said he had been fired upon at Mercersburgh and Campbellstown, and had great difficulty in restraining his troops. He assured us that he would scrupulously protemight, in Gen. Hampton's opinion, be special reasons for not paroling me, and the fact that he had several citizens of Mercersburgh with him as prisoners did not diminish my apprehensions. If I should leave, as I had ample opportunity afterwards to
Greencastle (Pennsylvania, United States) (search for this): chapter 1
Doc. 1.-the invasion of Pennsylvania. Colonel A. K. McClure's letter. Chambersburgh, Pa., October--, 1862. I have had a taste of rebel rule; and, although not so bad as it might have been, my rather moderate love of adventure would not invite a repetition of it. I reached here on Friday evening to fill several political appointments in the county; and, when I got off the cars, the telegraphic operator called me aside, and informed me that he had a report from Greencastle, of the rebels entering Mercersburgh. We agreed that it was preposterous, and thought it best not to make the report public and alarm our people needlessly. I supposed that a few cavalry had crossed the Potomac to forage somewhere on the route leading to Mercersburgh, but never, for a moment, credited their advent into that place. I came home, and after tea returned to the telegraph-office to ascertain whether the rebels had been over the Potomac at any point, and I was there met by two reliable men,
Gettysburgh (Pennsylvania, United States) (search for this): chapter 1
they were mounted and moved into Chambersburgh. About seven o'clock I went into town, and found that the First brigade, under General Hampton, had gone toward Gettysburgh. Gen. Stuart sat on his horse in the centre of the town, surrounded by his staff, and his command was coming in from the country in large squads, leading theirysburgh pike, but where they will go from there is hard to conjecture. They are evidently aiming to recross the Potomac at or near Edwards's Ferry; and, if so, Gettysburgh may escape, as they may go by Millerstown to Emmettsburgh. If they should recross below Harper's Ferry, they will owe their escape to the stupidity or want of bles in the immediate neighborhood of the depot and warehouses. After these buildings were enveloped in flames, our rebel visitors departed in the direction of Gettysburgh. There was not a farmer within miles of their course that they did not visit, robbing every farmer of all his horses. The horses they took from our county, th
Lenox (Ohio, United States) (search for this): chapter 1
a horse about the barn, and that my fence is stripped of paling to remind me of the reality of the matter, it would seem like a dream. It was so unexpected — so soon over — that our people had hardly time to appreciate it. They crossed the South-Mountain about eleven to-day, on the Gettysburgh pike, but where they will go from there is hard to conjecture. They are evidently aiming to recross the Potomac at or near Edwards's Ferry; and, if so, Gettysburgh may escape, as they may go by Millerstown to Emmettsburgh. If they should recross below Harper's Ferry, they will owe their escape to the stupidity or want of energy of our military leaders, for they were advised in due season of the rebel route. Hoping that I shall never again be called upon to entertain a circle of rebels around my fireside, believe me, truly thine, A. K. McClure. Another National account. Chambersburgh, October 11, 1862. There are doubtless many vague rumors afloat respecting the recent raid o
Robert E. Lee (search for this): chapter 2
e Williamsport, and recrossed at White's Ford, making the entire circuit, cutting the enemy's communication, destroying arms, etc., and obtaining many recruits. R. E. Lee, General. headquarters Department of Northern Virginia, October 18, 1862. General S. Cooper, Adjutant and Inspector General: General: In forwarding the repo and their fortitude, under the guidance of an overruling providence, is their success due. I have the honor to be, most respectfully, your obedient servant, R. E. Lee, General. headquarters army of Northern Virginia, camp near Winchester, Va., October 8, 1862. Major-General J. E. B. Stuart, Commanding Cavalry, etc.: Generr opinion, to continue around to the Potomac, you will have to cross the river in the vicinity of Leesburgh. I am, with great respect, your obedient servant, R. E. Lee, General. Official--R. H. Chilton, A. A. General. headquarters cavalry division, October 9, 1862. soldiers: You are about to engage in an enterprise which,
J. E. B. Stuart (search for this): chapter 2
, Adjutant and Inspector General: General: In forwarding the report of Major-Gen. Stuart of his expedition into Pennsylvania, I take occasion to express to the Dey of Northern Virginia, camp near Winchester, Va., October 8, 1862. Major-General J. E. B. Stuart, Commanding Cavalry, etc.: General: An expedition into Maryland r your government are absolutely necessary, and must be rigidly enforced. J. E. B. Stuart, Major-General Commanding. headquarters cavalry division, October 9, 186hereby appointed Division Provost-Marshal. By command of Major-General J. E. B. Stuart. R. Channing Price, First Lieutenant and A. D. C. General Stuart's rGeneral Stuart's report. headquarters cavalry division, October 14, 1862. Col. R. H. Chilton, A. A. General Army Northern Virginia: Colonel: I have the honor to report that on Him the praise, the honor, and the glory. I have the honor to be, most respectfully, your obedient servant, J. E. B. Stuart, Major-General Commanding Cavalry.
Wade Hampton (search for this): chapter 2
I proceeded on an expedition into Pennsylvania, with a cavalry force of one thousand eight hundred men and four pieces of horse-artillery, under command of Brig.-Gen. Hampton and Colonels W. H. F. Lee and Jones. This force rendezvoused at Darksville at twelve M., and marched thence to the vicinity of Hedgesville, where it campeditizens who met the officer were notified that the place would be occupied, and if any resistance were made the place would be shelled in three minutes. Brig.-General Wade Hampton's command being in advance, took possession of the place, and I appointed him military governor of the city. No incidents occurred during the night, duof the command and their behavior toward the inhabitants is worthy of the highest praise; a few individual cases only were exceptions in this particular. Brig.-Gen. Hampton and Colonels Lee, Jones, Wickham, and Butler, and the officers and men under their command, are entitled to my lasting gratitude for their coolness in dange
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