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Plan to reduce Harper's Ferry with strategic defense urged
A Daily Journal summary describes Union strategy to approach Harper's Ferry from multiple directions, intending to trap Confederate forces and force surrender while keeping retreat options open. It notes Newport News and Norfolk defenses, and predicts heavy Federal movements from Chambersburg toward Virginia, with detailed routes and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper's Ferry
Moramanh
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Washington
Butler
Newport Nowa Point
Norfolk
Lowell's Point
Sant Slee
Monroe
James River
Arny
Albemarne Sound
North Carolina
Richmond
Navy Yard
Scott
P&ihia Press
Linns
Waynesho‘ro
Bon
Winchester
Virginia
Shenandoal
Potot
London Hilla
Shenandoah
Eddy
Pastes
Newton
Fion
Pastemon
Seranty