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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1863

Page

2

Troop Movements and Raid Report from Fortress Monroe

Major General Foster leaves for Newbern to establish headquarters. Planter reports to Admiral Lee. Dr Wright’s trial proceeds before a military commission. Petersburg Express recounts a July raid on Rocky Mount, detailing widespread destruction of depots, cotton, a factory, and rail lines, with rail travel disrupted and Tar River bridge destroyed. General Ramsey expected to pursue raiders from Tarboro.

Fortress Monror Foster Newbern N.C S. R. Spalding Planter Charieston Newport News Admiral Lee Dr Wright Norfolk Military Commission Fosser U.S. Volunteers Arthur A. Dutton Connecticut M. F. Donohue New Hampshire John A. Bolles Lemuel J. Bowden H. Chandler Wright Petersburg Express Weldon Rocky Mount N. C Washington, N.C Plymouth Washington Tarboro Edgecomb County Tar River Wm. 8 Battle Virginia North Carolina South Wilmington Wilmington and Weldon Robert Ransom

Rumor of Lee Invasion Spread by Papers Across States

A Philadelphia report cites a private Washington note claiming Lee moved north of the Potomac with heavy reinforcements and menaced Pennsylvania. Harrsiburg and Baltimore dispatches deny any verified invasion news, asserting no confirmations reached their areas.

Philadelphia Washington Lee Potomac Pennsylvania Harrispurg Baltimore Maryland Harper’s Ferry

Cavalry Expédition Captures Wythesville and Rail Line

Brig. Gen. Scammon sends Col. Tolland and Col. Powell to destroy the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad at Wythesville. After a severe fight Wythesville falls. 120 prisoners, 2 artillery pieces and 700 arms seized. Casualties: Union about 65. Tolland and Capt. Delan killed. Powell wounded. Enemy loss heavy. town destroyed. Command reaches Fayetteville after a hard march.

Cincinnati Tolland 24Th Ohio Mounted Infantry Col. Powell Virginia Cavalry Scammon Charleston Tennessee Wythesville Delan Fayetteville

Forces take Morris Island and rail bridge destroyed

News from Beaufort reports our forces hold Morris Island. Gen Potter’s cavalry expedition reached the scene on the 18th. The Wilmington and Weldon line bridge at Rocky Mount and miles of track were destroyed. Veteran troops denounce the draft unrest in New York and beyond and vow strong action against insurrection.

Secretary of the Navy Connecticut United States Long Island Sound New Hampshire War Department Manchester Concord Portsmouth Nashua Dover New York Massachusetts Boston Mississippi Hooker Department of Missouri Richmond Lee Winchester Potomac Martinsburg Richmond Examiner Gettysburg Johnston Admiral Lee James River Fort Darling Dale Minnesota Missouri River Fort Randall Gettysburg Battle Field Union

Railroads Lose Rolling Stock After Jackson Evacuation

The Richmond Whig reports the evacuation of Jackson left several railroads without motive power, over 40 engines among the losses, described as incalculable and irreparable. A Federal cavalry raid from Newbern reached Rocky Mount on the Wilmington and Weldon line, destroying two miles of track and burning the Neuse River bridge, severing communication for weeks.

Fortress Monior Richmond Whig Jackson Miss New Orleans Great Northern Mississippi Central Mississippi Tennessee Newbern N. C Rocky Mount Wilmington and Weldon Neuse River

George Cromwell Arrives With $300,000 Gold From New Orleans

New York reports the steamer George Cromwell from New Orleans arrived tonight after reaching the river safely. The Imperial from St. Louis arrived in New Orleans on the 16th and left on the 18th amid cheers. A Pascagoula despatch notes a large fire near Ship Island. The George Cromwell brings $300,000 in gold.

New York George Cromwell New Orleans Imperial St. Louis Pascagoula Ship Island

Utah Governor S L Harding named Chief Justice of Colorado Territory

News arrives that S L Harding of Utah is appointed Chief Justice of Colorado Territory. A Potomac flotilla report notes frequent captures of small blockade runner parties and no hostile activity on the river for a week. Philadelphia bonds sales reach five twent ies totaling 1 550 000 with deliveries through July 6.

Washington S. L.harding Utah Colorado Territory Potomac Flotilla Philadelphia

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