Armys Movements Aim to Strike Meades Force at Rappahannock
Cursory AP review argues Lee planned a grand raid behind the Army of the Potomac to cut Washington rail links, seize wagon trains, and otherwise disrupt Gen Meade's lines. Meade shifted rearward from Culpeper toward the Rappahannock as Mills and Warren faced Lee’s flank and cavalry probes.
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Union troops march through East Tennessee letters recount
A Confederate correspondent describes General Burnside capturing prisoners at Cumberland Gap and advancing into East Tennessee. He notes large Union troop movements from Knoxville toward Morristown and Loudon, desiring Knoxville and Athens as next stops. Describes deserters joining the Union, local sentiment, and daily camp life, including horse care, cooking, and camp routines.
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From Tweats Fifth Regiment September 20 1862 Knoxville march note
A wartime diary entry from the 25th Michigan Infantry at Knox County Tennessee notes a cold dawn march at four o clock and a river crossing four feet deep. The author describes frost, ice, and a hospitable Tennessee man who provided breakfast and reflections on the rebellion while pondering future movements toward Loudon and general expectations of the war’s end.
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