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A Sharp Skirmish at Williamsport

Summary

Last Saturday a sharp skirmish took place between Capt. Kennedy's Union Guards of Williamsport and the Confederates opposite who attempted to seize the ferryboat. The canal trade has been suspended by the Confederates at Harpers Ferry who refuse to let boats pass.


Article Source

Newspaper: The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light

Publication Date: June 5th, 1861

Page/Column: 2?

Town: Hagerstown, MD

County: Washington

Subjects

  • Battles / Military
  • Home Front / Effects of War

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