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August 6, 1864
The Daily Gate City
Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa
What is this article about?
Dispatches from Harrisburg and Philadelphia report Confederate rebels crossing the Potomac at Hancock, driving Union pickets, and occupying Hagerstown, causing alarm in Cumberland County. Pennsylvania Gov. Curtin calls for 30,000 militia. A fight reported at Now Creek, VA.
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FROM PENNSYLVANIA.
The Rebels Coming---Gov. Curtin Calls for 30,000 Militia.
Harrisburg, Aug. 5.
Dispatches received here this morning state the rebels were then crossing the river at Hancock, and had driven Averill's pickets into Cumberland.
Semi-official dispatches received this A. M., state the rebels have occupied Hagerstown in force. The greatest consternation prevails in the southern portion of Cumberland county.
Gov. Curtin has issued a proclamation calling out 30,000 militia.
Philadelphia, Aug. 5.
Report based on good authority, says the rebels crossed the Potomac at Hancock yesterday, several thousand strong.
It is reported there was a fight at Now Creek, Va., yesterday evening. Particulars not known.
The Rebels Coming---Gov. Curtin Calls for 30,000 Militia.
Harrisburg, Aug. 5.
Dispatches received here this morning state the rebels were then crossing the river at Hancock, and had driven Averill's pickets into Cumberland.
Semi-official dispatches received this A. M., state the rebels have occupied Hagerstown in force. The greatest consternation prevails in the southern portion of Cumberland county.
Gov. Curtin has issued a proclamation calling out 30,000 militia.
Philadelphia, Aug. 5.
Report based on good authority, says the rebels crossed the Potomac at Hancock yesterday, several thousand strong.
It is reported there was a fight at Now Creek, Va., yesterday evening. Particulars not known.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Military Action
What themes does it cover?
Catastrophe
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Rebel Invasion
Potomac Crossing
Militia Call
Hagerstown Occupation
Civil War Dispatch
What entities or persons were involved?
Gov. Curtin
Averill
Where did it happen?
Pennsylvania, Maryland, Hancock, Hagerstown, Cumberland, Now Creek Va.
Story Details
Key Persons
Gov. Curtin
Averill
Location
Pennsylvania, Maryland, Hancock, Hagerstown, Cumberland, Now Creek Va.
Event Date
Aug. 5
Story Details
Rebels cross Potomac at Hancock, drive Averill's pickets into Cumberland, occupy Hagerstown causing consternation; Gov. Curtin calls 30,000 militia; reported fight at Now Creek Va.