Heard at a Great Distance
Summary
"On Wednesday last a rebel Regt., stationed at Shepherdstown, opened fire with cannon on the company of Federal troop on this side of the river, and was responded to by Sowders' two-gun battery." Lasted several hours, could be heard 40 miles away and "as far North as Loudon, Pa." Nobody hurt. Waste of ammunition.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light
Publication Date: October 16th, 1861
Page/Column: 2D
Town: Hagerstown, MD
County: Washington
Subjects
- Battles / Military
- Home Front / Effects of War
