Port Republic Battle Brilliance in Western War Charge
A Civil War report from Front Royal dated June 15 1862 details a five hour battle at Port Republic where Western troops under Shields division and Mackor's Remy repelled a larger force. The 72d Indiana led a fierce stand, many wounded, and casualties listed across regiments while batteries Clark Nobington and Tannagion provided support. Heavy fighting extended toward Stanardaville with citizens and officers cited for bravery as the fight claimed many lives and left many missing or routed.
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Front Royal
Port Republic
Mackror
Wang
Morehan
Indiana
Gavin
Prederickeburg
Sil
Ohio
Clark
Nobingon
Tannagion
Momlay
Stanardaville
Blue Ridge
Douerille
Kistmond
Visit of Gem and Wool-Rumored Reinforcement of Jackson
June 15, 1862. Wool, with his sister and Mr. Garsett of the Th. and O. R. R. Co., paid a hurried visit arriving in the morning and leaving early afternoon. He surveyed Molivar Heights as secessionists near Mortonsburg and Winchester were noted. rumors declare Jackson reinforced, while Fremont is trusted to oppose him in the valley. The Potomac approaches are guarded as the road to Winchester is being repaired to aid army supplies by a few days.
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Gem
Fackson
Banks
Liget
Mortiosburg
Winchester
Jackson
Fremont
Jackso
Stonks
Sigel
Wirich
Peninsular
Yorkstown
Strcatmond
McClellan
Annie
Bela
Seven Pines
Ray
Torer
Thad
Gallen
Caine
Ui Tongs
Meyer
Sheaa Cobern
Wile Limeburg
Wil Gary
Peck
Atraguter
Hirdhood
Pin
Mewenun Ube
Valle
Williamsbury
Leora
Hielmond
Ulanke
Alam
Minnis
Burnside
McDowell
Promin
Richie
Union Meeting Disrupted at Norfolk Deep Creek Notes
Fragmented report covers a Union meeting at Norfolk with delays and absence of speakers. Mentions Deep Creek location, port activity, and a brutal shooting near Blackwater River with Elida Langford among the victims. Also notes a hanging in New York Volunteers court martial aftermath and local weather and postal office concerns.
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Nowrote
Thureday
Medon
Deep Creek
Yeaenday
Hebel
Norful
Viele
Union Despratraton
Pierrepoint
Carlisle
Aviland Hall
A. Thorwae
Grvats
Johannes Watson
Portsingath
Bne
Battle News from Richmond and McClellan's Forces
Reports from the front describe Rebel cavalry moving toward Fredericksburg, heavy shelling before Sumner, and McClellan's right flank forces at Tenall Station seeking to disrupt rail links. A columnist urges harsh discipline, bayonet use, and immediate action to break the enemy as Seven Pines looms and casualties rise among Casey's Division.
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Eyrio
Meckanboerilie Bridge
OM Church
Viner
Royals
Cavavon
Yoverdin
Fredeiskeburs
Old Chinseh
Sumner
Caurt-lleu
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Soim
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Seveselys
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Riaceynn
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Woendind
Peive
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Haris
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Cath
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Lae
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Bar
Orin
Charles W. Peacekun
Medelery
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Monroe
Beep Creek
Norfolk
Serrane
Col. Spear
Wackwater River
Copeland
1Th
Virginia Milita
State of Wight County
Blackwater River
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Union
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