Posted on 08/25/2024 6:51:54 AM PDT by Homer_J_Simpson
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC, Tuesday, Aug. 23, 1864.
The enemy early yesterday morning disappeared from the front of the Fifth and Ninth Corps on the Weldon Railroad, and the belief is that the attempt to regain possession of this important line of communication has been abandoned, and that the enemy are fortifying their right flank to resist an attack in this direction from our forces. They may, however, be preparing to make a dash on our lines in some other direction.
Occasional firing has been going on along the centre, and was quite lively during the night.
This morning occasional shots are heard.
The roads continue wet, making travel very difficult.
About thirty rebels were brought in during the night, principally South Carolinians, most of whom claim to be deserters. This story, however, is not believed, as the soldiers from that State have furnished fewer deserters to our side than any other in the Confederacy. They are strong, hearty-looking men, and seem to think the end of the struggle is at hand, and they believe Petersburgh to be almost within our grasp, and that it will be in our possession at an early day.
From Fortress Monroe.
FORTRESS MONROE Tuesday, Aug. 23, VIA BALTIMORE, Wednesday, Aug. 24.
The mail steamer Keyport, from City Point, has arrived here with ninety rebel officers, captured in the recent operations on the Weldon Railroad. The privates captured during the same are now said to number between 700 and 800. They will be brought down to-morrow.
FORTRESS MONROE, Tuesday, Aug. 23.
Col. RALPH C. WEBSTER arrived here to-day, and entered at once upon his duties as Quartermaster of this Department.
Lieut.-Col. BRIGGS, the former Quartermaster, has been promoted to Colonel in the Quartermaster's Department, and to act as Inspector.
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