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Border Warfare

Summary

A group of secessionists attempted to steal boat on Potomac opposite Williamsport. The Union men of Williamsport ordered them to desist and when they didn't, the two sides exchanged fire for about one hour. Several Confederates wounded but no Union men.


Article Source

Newspaper: The Valley Register

Publication Date: June 7th, 1861

Page/Column: 2C

Town: Middletown, MD

County: Frederick

Subjects

  • Battles / Military
  • Home Front / Effects of War

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