Posted on 10/15/2023 7:25:40 AM PDT by Homer_J_Simpson
WASHINGTON, Wednesday, Oct. 14.
The surplus baggage of the Army of the Potomac has been removed to the rear, and that army is stripping for fight. MEADE's position yesterday morning was on the north bank of the Rappahannock, his right flank resting on the eastern slope of the Bull Run mountain. Since then, however, he has fallen back to the neighborhood of Manassas plains. Let's whole force has crossed the Rappahannock, and were yesterday pressing our rear. A battle this morning was considered imminent. Our trains last night were all at Centreville.
Eleven A.M. -- Rumors are rife that a general engagement began at daylight this morning on the old Bull Run battle-ground.
The command of the Army of the Potomac, of course, is fatal. Gen. MEADE in his turn has been compelled to give place to some other man. His removal from command seems to have been determined on. His successor is said to be Maj.-Gen. DAN. E. SICKLES.
WASHINGTON, Wednesday, Oct. 14.
The Evening Star says: "The whole of Gen. GREGG's division was ordered from Bolton Station Saturday, toward Culpepper, and arrived there at 4 o'clock P.M. Thence the Second brigade of the Second division, was ordered to FOX Mountain to support KILPATRICK, but finding that KILPATRICK did not need reinforcements, the brigade left him Sunday morning and rejoined the division at Culpepper. On Sunday night Gen. GREGG moved to Sulphur Springs, arriving at about 9 P.M. Monday morning two regiments, the Fourth and Thirteenth Pennsylvania, were sent forward to Jefferson, about five miles from Sulphur Springs, and the First Maine were sent out toward Little Washington to reconnoitre.
The last-named regiment encountered a larger force of the enemy just beyond Amosville, and were surrounded, but gallantly cut their way out,
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Battle Imminent in Virginia: Meade’s Army on Manassas Plains and Lee Across the Rappahannock – 2
From Chattanooga – 2
Missouri and Arkansas – 2
The War in the Southwest – 3
Interesting from Charleston: The Fortifications on Morris Island – 3-4
Further from the Rebel States: Jeff. Davis on the Rebel Finances and Croakers – 4-5
News from Washington: Our Special Washington Dispatches – 5-6
Editorial: The Great Union Victories – 6
Editorial: The Army of the Potomac – 6-7
“Little Mac’s” Labors – 7
The Rebel Torpedoes – 7
Brooklyn News – 7
When real wars are going on, and people are looking for potential attacks in America, you might want to not post Civil War news.
Real wars are always going on and people are always looking for potential attacks in America.
There was a call for an international day of Jihad on Friday ... the potential for a current battle in VA is real.
You are performing an important and valuable service, Homer. I am confident you wll not be dissuaded from it.
If I stop posting because Satan’s minions declare a day of jihad then THE TERRORISTS WIN! Not going to happen.
By the way, can you kindly toss me a link to your WW2 series? I missed the early part and I fancy a good look.
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Thank you, sir.
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