When was it published?

February 12, 1864 in The Southern Aegis, And Harford County Intelligencer

Domestic News February 12, 1864

The Southern Aegis, And Harford County Intelligencer

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Federal Advance, Richmond Threat, Union Troops, Bottoms Bridge, Talleysville, Reconnaissance

Bel Air, Harford County, Maryland

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What is this article about?

Richmond newspapers report Federal forces threatening the city: Union troops drove in pickets at Bottom's Bridge on Saturday night, crossed York River Railroad near Dispatch Station, and advanced three infantry brigades, four cavalry regiments, and 12 artillery pieces from Talleysville on Sunday, likely a reconnaissance.

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Richmond papers of yesterday, received at Fortress Monroe, contain important news. They state that the city of Richmond is threatened by the Federal forces; that their pickets were driven in on Saturday night at Bottom's Bridge, twelve miles out; that the Union troops crossed the York River Railroad, near Dispatch Station, and that a large force, consisting of three brigades of infantry, four regiments of cavalry, with twelve pieces of artillery, advanced from Talleysville on Sunday. It was supposed it was a reconnaissance preliminary to an important movement yesterday.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military

What keywords are associated?

Federal Advance Richmond Threat Union Troops Bottoms Bridge Talleysville Reconnaissance

Where did it happen?

Richmond

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Primary Location

Richmond

Event Date

Saturday Night And Sunday

Event Details

Richmond papers state the city is threatened by Federal forces; pickets driven in on Saturday night at Bottom's Bridge, twelve miles out; Union troops crossed the York River Railroad near Dispatch Station; large force of three brigades of infantry, four regiments of cavalry, with twelve pieces of artillery advanced from Talleysville on Sunday; supposed reconnaissance preliminary to important movement yesterday.