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