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It was McDowell's intention to turn this position on the South.
To conceal his purpose, and create the impression of a contemplated attack in front, he directed his march upon Centreville on the Warrenton turnpike.
On Thursday morn-
ing, July 18th, Tyler moved upon Centreville, but, arriving there at nine o'clock, he found that it, too, had been evacuated, and that Beauregard's entire army was behind Bull Run.
Centreville being situated on a hill, Tyler could see the whole valley spread out before him, with Manassas on
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