U.S. Troops
Summary
About forty-five to fifty U.S. troops commanded by Lt. Jones passed through Hagerstown last Friday. They had been stationed at Harpers Ferry to guard the armory, but disabled the machinery and set the buildings on fire when they learned that secessionists were approaching to seize it.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light
Publication Date: April 24th, 1861
Page/Column: 2C
Town: Hagerstown, MD
County: Washington
Subjects
- Battles / Military
