Troops Opposite Williamsport
Summary
Last Sunday about 1,000 Confederate troops arrived opposite Williamsport. It is believed they were sent there to guard the ferry and to intimidate the opponents of secession in Berkeley County, VA, at the election tomorrow.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light
Publication Date: May 22nd, 1861
Page/Column: 2D
Town: Hagerstown, MD
County: Washington
Subjects
- Battles / Military
- Civilian Divided Loyalties
- Home Front / Effects of War
