28 Jun 1864
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Newspaper
New York Daily Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1864
Page
1
Rebel attacks near Petersburg and the James River intensify as Union forces claim 51,000 prisoners. Sheridan crosses the James. heavy cannonading and skirmishes continue Sunday morning with reports of repelled rebel assaults and renewed efforts to extend lines toward Weldon and Petersburg.
AP and other accounts describe attacks on Butler and Sherman forces with casualties and captures. Highland Light arrival from City Point at half past one reports troops and trains moving. Sheridan commands new rear guard as rebels threaten Wilcox Landing and advance of rail line toward Bermuda Hundred.
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