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April 23, 1862
The Daily Green Mountain Freeman
Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont
What is this article about?
Union flotilla under McDowell's column navigates Rappahannock River to near Fredericksburg, overcoming sunk schooners and musket fire, seizing vessels, and preparing to rebuild bridges at Falmouth. No rebel forces sighted nearby.
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4 O'CLOCK P. M.
FROM MCDOWELL'S COLUMN.
New York, April 23. Several of the Flotilla
have been up the Rappahannock, some as far as
Fredericksburg. About nine miles above
Rappahannock schooners have been sunk to obstruct
the channel. Lieut. Commander Wyman,
in the Yankee, with her consorts pushed their
way to this Point. The boats were fired upon
by musketry, to which a response of the same
kind was given; the banks being too high to
admit of cannon. No one on-board was injured.
Twelve or thirteen vessels and two steamers
were found in the creeks, seized and brought
down the stream. The river is considered open
for navigation, and timber for rebuilding the
bridges burned by the rebels on their retreat
before McDowell's advance, will soon reach Falmouth.
Nothing is heard of the rebel force.
but it is believed to be in some force not far
back of Fredericksburg.
4 O'CLOCK P. M.
FROM MCDOWELL'S COLUMN.
New York, April 23. Several of the Flotilla
have been up the Rappahannock, some as far as
Fredericksburg. About nine miles above
Rappahannock schooners have been sunk to obstruct
the channel. Lieut. Commander Wyman,
in the Yankee, with her consorts pushed their
way to this Point. The boats were fired upon
by musketry, to which a response of the same
kind was given; the banks being too high to
admit of cannon. No one on-board was injured.
Twelve or thirteen vessels and two steamers
were found in the creeks, seized and brought
down the stream. The river is considered open
for navigation, and timber for rebuilding the
bridges burned by the rebels on their retreat
before McDowell's advance, will soon reach Falmouth.
Nothing is heard of the rebel force.
but it is believed to be in some force not far
back of Fredericksburg.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Military Action
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Exploration
What keywords are associated?
Rappahannock River
Union Flotilla
Mcdowell Column
Fredericksburg
Naval Advance
Rebel Retreat
What entities or persons were involved?
Mcdowell
Lieut. Commander Wyman
Where did it happen?
Rappahannock River, Near Fredericksburg, Falmouth
Story Details
Key Persons
Mcdowell
Lieut. Commander Wyman
Location
Rappahannock River, Near Fredericksburg, Falmouth
Event Date
April 23
Story Details
Union flotilla advances up Rappahannock River, clears obstructions, engages in musket fire exchange without injury, seizes vessels, opens navigation, and prepares bridge rebuilding after rebel retreat.