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The Fight at Lebanon.We have heard from prominent actors some particulars of the recent light at Lebanon between the Rebel forces, under Mor-gan. arid the small band of Federal*, under0 #Col. Chas. S. Hanson, of the 20th Ky. Vole.Hanson hearing of the approach of the rebels, sent out his scouts as far as Muhlrow’a Hill, where they met and engaged a portion01 the enemy. His forces were on the loo!;-out. standing to arms all night until 7 o’clock the morning of the 5th irist.. when the whole-rebel force of over 3,000 came in sight. Morgan sent in a flag of truce demanding the surrender, which was promptly declined. While the flag was pending, Hanson e camp was shelled, but Morgan afterwards apoligized._ (The rebels were held in check in the heldctt!TRretfcdlt;otP*nlt;aifeLHt-rtfor near two hours, when Hanson retired be- wt«•risa-e-fore overwhelming numbers 'Col. Hanson occupied the railroad depot with 260 of his men, about 40. under Capt. Wolcott, of the 20th Ky.. and 10 under Lt. Bratton,of the 9th Ky. Cavalry, took possession of two houses in other parts of the town. • The tight lasted until one o'clock P. M , when Moriran sent in a flag of truce, born byTinwV.HtfctltlwII
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Frankfort Tri Weekly Commonwealth
Frankfort, Kentucky, US
Wed, Jul 15, 1863
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