The Rebel Invasion
Summary
During the last month the Confederates pushed Gen. Milroy out of Winchester and Gen. Tyler out of Martinsburg, both retreating to Harpers Ferry. The Confederates crossed the Potomac and moved through Washington County and into Pennsylvania, taking vast amounts of goods and livestock from the citizens. At York, PA, the Confederates levied a ransom of cash and goods upon the town.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Valley Register
Publication Date: July 3rd, 1863
Page/Column: 2
Town: Middletown, MD
County: Frederick
Subjects
- Battles / Military
- Home Front / Effects of War
