A Rebel Raid
Summary
A large number of Confederate cavalry crossed the river at Seneca Creek last Saturday, captured a wagon train, damaged the B&O Railroad near Sykesville and Marriottsville and then occupied Westminster for a night. On June 17 (1863) Confederate guerillas crossed the river at Point of Rocks, captured a home guard force and burned a train of twenty-two cars.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Valley Register
Publication Date: July 3rd, 1863
Page/Column: 2C
Town: Middletown, MD
County: Frederick
Subjects
- Battles / Military
- Home Front / Effects of War
