2507

Cleveland Morning Leader, 20 July 1864 (14 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

2507 - L. July 20:2/3 - In a letter to the editor, N. A. Barrett from a
camp near City Point, Va., tells of the activities in camp and describes
the attack on General Wilson and General Kautz's men by Rebel forces near
Petersburg. "It is a mystery how they escaped, as their horses were
fatigued from heat, dust, and want of water. We were sent out to check the
rebel pursuit, and after three days on the battlefield, reached our present
camp, and are making preparations to move on to Maryland." (14)

Wars / Civil War / Military Engagements and Campaigns

Index terms:

Barret, Lieut. Col. N. A.; Cincinnati, O.; City Point, Va.; Kautz, General; Maryland; Petersburg, Va.; Wilson, General