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July 13, 1861
New York Daily Tribune
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
Union forces under Col. Smith repelled a Rebel attack at Monroe, Mo., on Thursday, with reinforcements from Gen. Wood's Illinois cavalry routing the enemy, capturing 75 and killing 20-30, with no Union deaths.
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Another victory has been gained by our arms at Monroe, Mo. Col. Smith, as has been previously stated, was surrounded by 1,200 Rebels, who confined his little force in a brick building, threatening him with artillery. On Thursday, the enemy opened fire, but their guns were so feeble that their shots could not take effect. The fire of Col. Smith was well directed, and successful. The fight was continued till dusk, when re-enforcements arrived, and Gen. Wood of Illinois fell on the Rebel rear with cavalry, utterly routing them, and taking prisoners 75, besides killing 20 or 30 of them. Not a man of the National troops was killed, though several were severely hurt. Thus again the cause of treason bites the dust.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Action
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
Union Victory
Rebel Rout
Cavalry Charge
Civil War Battle
What entities or persons were involved?
Col. Smith
Gen. Wood
Where did it happen?
Monroe, Mo.
Story Details
Key Persons
Col. Smith
Gen. Wood
Location
Monroe, Mo.
Event Date
On Thursday
Story Details
Col. Smith's force was surrounded by 1,200 Rebels in a brick building and threatened with artillery. The enemy fired feebly on Thursday but ineffectively, while Col. Smith's fire was successful. Reinforcements arrived at dusk, and Gen. Wood's cavalry routed the Rebels from the rear, capturing 75 prisoners and killing 20 or 30. No National troops killed, several wounded.