Skirmish on the Potomac
Summary
A group of Virginians attempted to capture a ferry on the Potomac River near Clear Spring; however, the Union men of Clear Spring came out to guard the ferry and the Virginians eventually abandoned the effort to take it. Some firing occurred and 2 Virginians were wounded.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Valley Register
Publication Date: May 31st, 1861
Page/Column: 2C
Town: Middletown, MD
County: Frederick
Subjects
- Battles / Military
