From Gen. McClellan's Army
Summary
McClellan sends Gen. Hancock's division to Charlestown, which was taken after a brief artillery resistance. Rebel prisoners and wounded in the town from Antietam were paroled. Federals advanced toward Bunker Hill, where Rebels believed to be occupying position. Gen. Woodberry's division also advanced across Potomac to Shepherdstown, taking the road to Bunker Hill, camping at Kearneysville. Next day, the two Federal forces joined and found a large force of Rebels at Smithfield. Purpose being to determine size of Rebel force, the Federals withdrew toward Shepherdstown. Losses 1 killed; 6 wounded; Rebels are believed to have lost 40 to 50. Rebel foraging party intercepted by Gen. Slocum's troops near Lovettsville; skirmish killed 10 Rebels, 1 Federal, 4 wounded; 32 prisoners taken.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Valley Register
Publication Date: October 24th, 1862
Page/Column: 2D
Town: Middletown, MD
County: Frederick
Subjects
- Battles / Military
