From the Army of the Potomac
Summary
Federal cavalry and artillery reconnaissance across the Potomac from Sharpsburg; reached Martinsburg without contact. Skirmish with Rebels on return, and report from Winchester says Rebels demoralized and short of supplies. Federal troops guarding the B&O Railroad bridge at Paw-Paw, halfway between Hancock and Cumberland, are captured. Federal troops captured Rebel encampment, taking cannon, wagons, horses and mules.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Valley Register
Publication Date: October 10th, 1862
Page/Column: 2C
Town: Middletown, MD
County: Frederick
Subjects
- Battles / Military
