Rebel Invasion Presses Virginia Front Near Harper's Ferry
Dispatches from Chambersburg and Harrisburg report Confederate forces advancing toward Harper's Ferry and Williamport, with Union troops withdrawing toward Maryland. Updates indicate 1400 cavalry at Hagerstown, fires at Oke and Linn warehouse, and rumors of further movements across the Cumberland Valley as both sides maneuver along the Maryland and Virginia lines.
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Magerstown
Penesylvania
Important
Hattle Amusment
Baltimoreum
Raworn
Maryland
Confederetce
Hagers
Fee Evie Frederick
Ultiwore
Kenistond
Chambéssbarr
Marrintury
Hagerstown
Frederick
Junder Cen
Jenkins
Williamapart
Greepentonburg
Unio
Merrinvarg
Sobemue
Oyponne
Willwmsport
Willomurport
Devktos
Denkiow
Euvie
Virginia
den Jone
Averal
Carlislond
Harrinburg
Carlisle
Bneracke
Chambersburg
Cracormunte
Tiwen Boo
Eckinw
Cethbersburg
Crs
Car- Lisle
Tovey
Stippenebargt
Seolland
Tyler
Harper's
Confederatan 4
Tie Mort Exciting
Chumneter
Ailure
Vichuly
Hotomuc
Mivig
Confederate advance and Union troop movements near Cumberland and New Creek
Reports describe railroad damage and clashes around Cumberland and New Creek as Gen. Kelly arrives with forces. Milroy leads a special train to the Ferry while Union troops mobilize across Maryland and Pennsylvania amid warnings of invasion.
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Cumberland
New Creek
New Station
Cumberh Tai
New-Creek
Kelly
New-Creeck
Tock
Baltimore
Ohio
Frederick
Oldiere
Lisa
Tien
Milroy
Camden Street
Gen
Sebenek
Ten
Montbare
John de Cravens
Jy Bt A. Vaimer
W. V
Mack Poor
Capture of the Crown Point by the privateer Florida
The Crown Point, Capt. Giet, sailing from New York for San Francisco, was captured and burned by the Confederate steamer Florida on May 13. Capt. John N. Giet's report describes the seizure, the boarding party, and the loading of cargo valued around 200,000 dollars. The treasure included clothing, textiles, tobacco, nerve, and other goods, with insurance in New York. The incident is framed amid late Civil War naval action and Confederate success against Union shipping.
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Crown Point
Giet
New ‘York
San Francisco
Florida
John N. Giet
Bievi
Natal
Rio Grande del Norse
Cape
Cruiver
New York
Egar
Dlartam
Tcoe von Ehrling
Thanlaby
Rainie
Aly Ui
Horton
Lising
Bones Aymiers
Pope
Longfellow
Lome
Rappahannock
Georgetown
Capitol
Bethel Church
Birooy
A.D. Dalrymple
Klas Es
Boutecay
An Jatud
Dibble
C. M. Clark
Sel
von Kiten
A. Greco
A. Greco, J.a Beaver
Internal Revenue
Col. Green
Heinielumn
Very Late Report From Harrisburg On Border Actions
A late dispatch from Harrisburg dated June 18 details border activity and troop movements. It notes artillery fire near Greenstein and Harper’s Ferry, reports of bodies moving toward Waynesborough and Mercersburg, and mentions Civil War era officers Magruder and Berry. Authorities are reinforcing for emergency defense as confusion among local residents persists.
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Tis
Cumberland
Romney
Susquehanna
Camp Curtin
Clinton Colen
Edward ‘Qhurteruinal
Chambersburg
Lhasa
Greenenat
MS Tieut
George H. Bliel
Mercarsburg
Tub
Greenstein
Harper's Berry
Jie
Nix
Ieewth
Rebel raid disrupts York and Pocassin stores
A Rebel force descended the York and Pocassin Rivers at night, paroled the guard, and looted William Bartley’s store while nearby residents acted as guards. The region sees heightened Department activity with Maj. General Keyes leading aggressive improvements and Brigadier General King in Yorktown. Also noted are hospital lists from Nelson General and bushwhacker incidents near Williamsburg, plus naval movements including the British frigate Rinaldo and the propeller Diamond State arriving near Washington.
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Union
Quartermaster's Office
Kis Pare
Fowynas Monn
Yorktown Cavalier
Hia
Deate
Nelson
General Hospital
Yalgar Clark
N. Α
Warren Lee
Robert Toutlotoon
N.Y A
Geo. Stauat
127Th New-York
Williams’burg
Maj.Cien
Keyes
Geo. King
Yorktown
Rinaldo
Diamond State
New York
Washington
U. S
Seattle
Smith’s Island
Dteamer Columbie
Daltmore
Eragon
Bragg’s Offensive Moves Amid Wheat War and Casualties
Dispatches detail Bragg coordinating with Buckner for offensive strikes into Kentucky and East Tennessee while exploiting wheat crops. Buckner arms exempted workers and oversees rear security. Union threats to deserters loom as Confederate forces include Bates Clayton and Churchill brigades under Stewart. Grant expected to maneuver Vicksburg. Knoxville events report jail escape and hangings for murder near Rebel lines.
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Morynxeapone
Droug
Bates
Clayton
Churchill
Brown
McCormick
Stewart
Hardee
Bragg
Hackner
Knoxville
Kentucky
Wlout Monticello
Carthage
Tennessee
Buckner
Tennesees
Hurvside
Gracey
North Carolina
Cumberland Gap
Ney
Grant
Vicksburg
Jackson
Port Hudsoo
Montgomery
Mobile
Col. Bradford
J. B. Matthews
George Lyle
George Williams
Adam Weaver
Cavalry Fight at Thoroughfare Gap Reported
Dispatches describe a severe skirmish at Thoroughfare Gap between Union cavalry and Rebel forces. Rebels repulsed, several officers captured, many killed or wounded, about sixty Union cavalry wounded. wounded troops reaching Alexandria and nearby hospitals.
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Thoroughfare Gap
8. S
Waterworen
Alexandria
Washington
Aldie
Aldio
Loudon County
Lecabung
Bull Run
Ittockton Mountains
Siege at Vicksburg Brighter Prospects Amid Rebel Evasion
War dispatches describe the siege of Vicksburg with rocking shifts in enemy positions and ongoing bombardment. Deserters reveal morale improves for Union forces as espoused by Gen Blair and Osterhaus holds the Black River bridge. Paymasters to begin. Confederate interior works feared. reports note 100 enemy casualties daily and growing hope for a surrender.
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Crvatry Bownd
Piteburgh
Lee
Black
the Inquirer
Warbington
Frost
Ewell
Mall
Rebal
Pittebury
Butlulh
Lester
Miackwater
Live
Farvor
Gen
Bosker
Nicci Fat
Gen. Blair
Yaxco
Big Black
Drreckinsidge
Jackson
Eaton
Osterhaus
Black River
Seward
Washington
San Salvador
Wimusorow
Port Hudson
Bunke
Lilleus
Sherman
Bherton
J. W. King
Alleghanies
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Oke and Linn
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Gen. Tyler
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Williamsport
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