When was it published?

July 1, 1861 in The National Republican

Story July 1, 1861

The National Republican

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event, Military Action

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

General Mcclellan, General Patterson, Colonel Wallace

Q: What keywords are associated?

Military Situation, Troop Concentration, General Mcclellan, Western Virginia, Philippi, Kanawha Expedition, Colonel Wallace, Pennsylvania Regiments

Washington, District Of Columbia

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What is this article about?

Report on the static military situation with increasing Union troop concentrations near Hagerstown and Williamsport. Speculation on General McClellan's cooperation with General Patterson, but he is focused on Western Virginia operations, including Philippi and a possible Kanawha expedition. Hope that Pennsylvania regiments did not hesitate to cross into Maryland for Colonel Wallace's relief.

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The Situation.—There is nothing new in the military situation. The concentration of national troops at this point continues, and even at an increasing rate. It is assumed by the writer from Hagerstown and Williamsport, that General McClellan, with a large force from the West, is to cooperate with General Patterson, either by a direct junction, or by acting on the rear of the enemy. This may be the ultimate purpose of General McClellan, but, for the present, he seems sufficiently occupied with clearing Western Virginia of hostile troops. He has certainly five regiments at Philippi, and it seems to be agreed that he has meditated an expedition up the Kanawha.

It is hoped here, that Colonel Wallace was in error in his report that the two Pennsylvania regiments sent to his relief declined, or hesitated, to cross the Maryland line. Undoubtedly Colonel Wallace was so informed, but there may still be some mistake about it.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event Military Action

What keywords are associated?

Military Situation Troop Concentration General Mcclellan Western Virginia Philippi Kanawha Expedition Colonel Wallace Pennsylvania Regiments

What entities or persons were involved?

General Mcclellan General Patterson Colonel Wallace

Where did it happen?

Hagerstown, Williamsport, Western Virginia, Philippi, Kanawha, Maryland Line

Story Details

Key Persons

General Mcclellan General Patterson Colonel Wallace

Location

Hagerstown, Williamsport, Western Virginia, Philippi, Kanawha, Maryland Line

Story Details

No new developments in the military situation; Union troops continue to concentrate near Hagerstown and Williamsport at an increasing rate. Assumption that McClellan will cooperate with Patterson against the enemy, but currently focused on clearing Western Virginia with five regiments at Philippi and planning a Kanawha expedition. Hope that report of Pennsylvania regiments hesitating to cross Maryland line for Wallace's relief is mistaken.