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The Patowmac Guardian, And Berkeley Advertiser
Martinsburg, Shepherdstown, Berkeley County, Jefferson County, West Virginia
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Letter from West Liberty reports rumors of Capt. Dark's death and Lieut. Morgan's mortal wounds from recent battle, but updates indicate recovery. Col. Dark arrested Major Hamtramack for refusing aid and personally rescued wounded from savage torture.
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"A story prevailed a few days past, that Capt. Dark was dead, and that Lieut. Morgan could not survive, his wounds thought to be mortal.--On Saturday the 24th instant, a number of officers and privates came through our town, belonging to Col. Gibson's 2d regiment of Levies, who informed us that Capt. Dark and Lieut. Morgan were likely to recover (and that without doubt).--That Colonel Dark arrested Major Hamtramack of the 1st United States Regiment, for refusing to go in the rear to relieve the wounded.--That Col. Dark in person (though wounded and much fatigued in the battle) with a party of his own command, went back and brought off a number of the unfortunate, which must otherwise undoubtedly have fell a victim to the torture of the savages."
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West Liberty
Event Date
December 24 25
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capt. dark and lieut. morgan expected to recover from wounds; major hamtramack arrested; number of wounded rescued from potential torture by savages
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Rumors circulated that Capt. Dark was dead and Lieut. Morgan mortally wounded. Officers from Col. Gibson's 2d regiment reported both likely to recover. Col. Dark arrested Major Hamtramack for refusing to relieve the wounded. Col. Dark, despite being wounded, led a party to rescue several wounded men who would otherwise have been tortured by savages.