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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1862

Page

2

Union Cavalry Overruns Rebel Camp Near Bloomfield

Six squadrons of the 18th Wisconsin cavalry from Cape Girardeau attacked Col. Phelan’s camp near Bloomfield. One killed and 11 captured, with many horses and camp equipment seized. Rebel forces 500 to 600 harass Chalk and Poplar Bluffs as supplies are driven south. Despatch notes 2,500 prisoners with Gen Mitchell and Gen Pope heading to Cairo. Farmington battle reportedly killed rebel General Bragg. deserters report mutinies in several Confederate regiments.

Wisconsin Cavalry Cape Girardeau Bloomfield Chicago Tribune Mitchell Pope Cairo Farmington Bragg Corinth Louisiana Alabama Tennessee

McClellan Establishes Headquarters at Cumberland on Pamunkey

General McClellan and main army concentrate at Cumberland Virginia near the Pamunkey River. Stoneman’s advance guard remains at White House within sight of the enemy. A Richmond contraband reports Confederate forces 17 miles from Chickahominy with cattle and hogs fleeing as they retreat. Two explosions near the Chickahominy are believed to be caused by a railroad bridge blast.

Smr Confederacy McClellan Potomac Halleck South Cumberland Army of the Potomac Chickahominy

Texan retreat after Santa Fe supply convoy moved

From New Mexico report states Gen Canby near Fort Craig on May 23 with his command likely to advance on Messina. Texans retreated down the river abandoning 35 wagons and weapons as they crossed the Rococo and Rio Grande, scattering into mountains with sick left behind. One hundred wagon loads of provisions were sent to Fort Union.

Kansas City Santa Fe Fort Craig Canby Messina Rococo Rio Grande Fort Union

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