Posted on 07/01/2023 5:20:53 AM PDT by Homer_J_Simpson
WASHINGTON, Tuesday, June 30.
Advices received here this evening indicate that LEE is at last thoroughly aroused to the peril of the position in which he has entangled his army. He is drawing in his forces to the neighborhood of Shippensburgh, where a great battle will probably be fought.
The position of our army cannot be stated, but the public may rest assured that it is rapidly forcing conclusions with the enemy. Its present numbers, and moral and physical condition are such as to give informed parties here to-night the most sanguine expectations. The tide has turned to-day, and will hardly flow again in the enemy's favor.
HARRISBURGH, Tuesday, June 30 -- 1 o'clock P.M.
The city is now as quiet as though it was Sunday.
There is no excitement in the city.
The soldiers are all at their posts.
Yesterday 400 cavalry, belonging to Col. PIERCE's command, late MILROY's, had a fight with IMBODEN's cavalry at McConnellsburgh, defeating them and driving them through the town.
The rebels had three killed. On our side two men were wounded. We took thirty-three prisoners.
The rebel division of Gen. EARLY left for York this morning, taking the road to Carlisle.
Gen. LEE is now concentrating his army in the valley between Shippensburgh and Chambersburgh, evidently anticipating an attack from the Army of the Potomac.
Gen. EWELL's rebel corps is still in front of Harrisburgh, and may commence the attack at any time.
HARRISBURGH. Tuesday, June 30,
All is quiet. The rebels have retreated beyond Carlisle.
COLUMBIA, PENN., Tuesday, June 30.
S. S. BLAIR, Train-master on the Northern Central Railroad, left York at 8 o'clock this morning, when the rebels had all left, except their rear-guard, which was beginning to move off when he left.
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The Rebel Invasion: Important Intelligence Regarding the Movements of Lee – 2-4
The Army of the Potomac: The Contrast Between Maryland and Virginia – 4-5
From Central Kentucky: Threatening Demonstrations on the Cumberland – 5
Important from Vicksburgh: A Rebel Fort on the Left Blown Up and Captured – 5
Absurd Rebel Reports – 5
From Rosecrans’ Army: The Advance on Tullahoma – 5-6
Later from New-Orleans: Spirited Fight at Lafourche Crossing – 7
News from Washington: Our Special Washington Dispatches – 7
Our Navy: Register Up to July 1, 1863 – 7-8
Editorial: The New Commander – A Fortunate Circumstance – 8
Editorial: Lee and the Peace Party – An Entrance and an Exit – 9
Editorial: Gen. Banks’ Position – 9-10
Editorial: The Rebel Army – 10
Canards on the Wing – 10
Progress in Ideas About Steam – 10
The Homicide in Nassau-Street: Arrest of he Alleged Principal and Two Others, who are Charged as Accessories – 10
Greatest battle on American soil starts this day 7/1 and the cities name is not even mentioned. The fog of war.
“Telegrams from Baltimore”, first page.
And one of first paragraphs - area of Shippensburgh, where a great battle is likely to be fought.
Pennsylvania 1863 Engagements
| Date | Engagement | Military Units | Losses | Victor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 29 | Oyster Point (Camp Hill), PA | Union Dept of Susquehanna (Couche ~200?), Confederate ANV 2 companies (Ewell, ~200?) | Union none, Confederates 2 | USA (Confederate attack failed) |
| June 30 | Hanover, PA | Union Army of Potomac Cavalry Brigade (Kilpactric ~5,000?), Confederate Army of N VA (Stuart ~6,000?) | Union 216-total (32?-killed), Confederates 117-total (18? killed) | inconclusive (Union held their ground, Stuart bypassed) |
| June 30 | Sporting Hill, PA | Union PA & NY Militia (Couch ~2,000?), Confederate Army of N VA Cavalry (Jenkins ~2,000?) | Union 11-total (none-killed), Confederates 45-total (16 killed) | inconclusive (Union held their ground) |
| July 2 | Hunterstown, PA | Union Cavalry (Custer ~2,000?), Confederate Army of N VA Cavalry (Hampton ~1,000?) | Union unknown, Confederates unknown | inconclusive |
Casualties at Hunterstown are unknown.
Sorry, I meant the name Gettysburg, where the battle occured.
Yes, it’s mentioned in Telegrams from Baltimore.
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