From Gen. McClellan's Army
Summary
Federal troops under Gen. Burnside cross into VA at Berlin and take Lovettsville, driving Rebels to abandon Martinsburg and bring their pickets into Charlestown. The main force falls back toward Winchester, raising impression they are retreating to Gordonsville. McClellan moves his headquarters to VA side of Potomac. Advance under Gen. Pleasanton with artillery and cavalry encounters Rebels at Snicker's Gap. Other reconnaissance's were to Hedgesville and Leesburg, with cavalry skirmishes, several killed and wounded and 75 prisoners from Rebel forces. Federal losses 1 killed, three wounded.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Valley Register
Publication Date: October 31st, 1862
Page/Column: 2D
Town: Middletown, MD
County: Frederick
Subjects
- Battles / Military
