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A Narrow Escape

Summary

During the recent battle at Falling Waters, a cannonball hit the musket carried by Mr. Reed, Co. K, 11th PA, which bent it into the shape of an “S.” Reed suffered facial lacerations.


Article Source

Newspaper: The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light

Publication Date: July 10th, 1861

Page/Column: 2D

Town: Hagerstown, MD

County: Washington

Subjects

  • Battles / Military
  • Soldiers' Lives

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