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The Daily Dispatch: April 30, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
Brigadier General W. B. Harney. --The public generally are aware of the arrest of this officer, of the United States Army, by the Virginia forces near Harper's Ferry, and of his being afterwardsl with the Governor was followed by his discharge, and he yesterday proceeded to Washington. Gen. Harney, at the time of his arrest, was on his way from St. Louis to headquarters, to report. The forelied on: On Thursday,the 25th, a dispatch was received at Harper's Ferry, stating that Gen. Harney was on the coming train. Brigadier General Carson, commanding at Harper's Ferry, immediatelyorders for his arrest, and communicated with Gen. Lee and Gov. Letcher, who directed him to send Harney to Richmond. The following escort was accordingly detailed for that purpose: Major Nelson, commfollowing escort was accordingly detailed for that purpose: Major Nelson, commanding; Major Patten; Captains Kinney, Holliday, and Marshall, of Staff.--Gen. Harney made no resistance to the arrest.