15 Jun 1864
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Newspaper
New York Daily Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1864
Page
1
Troops under Hunter depart Staunton on Friday joined by Averil and Crooks. The railroad toward Waynesboro is destroyed as a thousand Confederate prisoners are sent north. The front presents no large force, signaling a limited Rebel opposition in the area.
Eyewitness dispatch from June 14 reports Gen Manter's forces moving from Staunton at 5 o clock destroying over three million dollars in rebel property including a cloth factory and boot and shoe works. Amboden's raid destroyed railroad bridges at Waynesboro, while 1,010 prisoners were sent via Buffalo Gap toward Huttonsville, with Manter's expedition already back.
Sunday dispatch from Cold Harbor Virginia reports General Grant directing from his headquarters as Union lines hold trench positions amid quiet artillery exchanges. Deserters shed light on Hancock's stand and a notable clash near the Brook road ends with Grant's evident confidence in his corps as Hancock's men hold firm under Longstreet pressure.
A Civil War era dispatch reports Union and Confederate maneuvers around Staunton, Charlot tesville, and nearby lines. It notes Brig. Gen. J. H. Ward facing military inquiry, common public speculation, and calls for a formal investigation before judging the officer. The piece details siege conditions, troop positions, trenches, and daily hardships, with vivid scenes of fatigue, shelling, and camp life near the Chickahominy.
Readable fragments describe Gen Weiter’s lookout tower near Fort Dillon and the Petersburg line drawing fire from enemy batteries. A boy named Thomas from the 4th New York Infantry endures capture, prison, and escape attempts before reaching James River, amid reports of guards, loyalties, and ongoing skirmishes.
Last night a brisk firefight battered a Rebel fortification about one mile from Dallas as Union forces maintained a long-range view of enemy positions. The scene featured mounted orderlies delivering dispatches, a flurry of minie ball noise, and prayers for peace during a prayer-meeting. Major General McPherson and Major General Tucker coordinated a strategic operation, with official details to be revealed later. the report notes continued Union resilience and hints at forthcoming movements before June.
From New Orleans comes reports of Confederate batteries at Fort Coducabin and Union retaliation, Gen Canby sending infantry to drive Le Keble away, plus naval and rail news. Washington coverage details ironclad building debates, tariff amendments, and the Miscellaneous Appropriation bill, with fiscal shifts and a push for army ration study.
Graphic Civil War telegrams recount Gen Burbridge routing Rebels at Cynthiana with about 300 killed and 400 prisoners, Morgan and followers pursued toward Lexington while Hobson and part of his command are recaptured and later moved to Falmouth. Dispatches note Brigadier Bramlette reporting no Rebels in force near Louisville and describe pursuit, surrender, and subsequent detachment movements.
Misermis June 19 dispatch reports General Sturgis's expedition from Memphis attacked near Guntown by a Rebel force of about 10,000 infantry and cavalry under Forrest, Lee, and Roddy. Sturgis's wagon train and ammunition fell to the enemy. artillery abandoned, casualties unknown, many infantry captured, 9,000 cavalry and 5,000 infantry in Sturgis's force. Rebels hoped to disrupt Sherman’s communications.
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