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The Alexandria Herald
Alexandria, Virginia
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Captain Forrest reports critical situation on July 27 from Tall Pine: 2-3 thousand enemy troops control land below the Ridge near Point-Look-Out, seizing 200 cattle in Mr. Armstrong's field and capturing residents B. Williams, R. Armstrong, M. Jones, J. Biscoe, and many negroes (some escaped). Seven enemy deserters joined locals; fleet offshore with landed artillery and rockets.
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Extract of a letter from capt Forrest, commanding the Leonardtown troop of horse, dated Tall Pine, July 27.
"Our situation is extremely critical. From two to three thousand of the enemy are in complete possession of the point of land below the Ridge, which is two and a half miles from Point-Look-Out. They have been 5 or 6 miles higher up procuring stock, and have now in Mr. Armstrong's corn field about 200 head of cattle, &c. Several of our most respectable inhabitants have been taken by the enemy; among those I have heard of, are B. Williams, R. Armstrong, M. Jones, and J. Biscoe. Many negroes have also been taken, some of whom have escaped, and returned to their masters. Seven of the enemy's regulars have deserted, and are now with us. The whole fleet is yet laying off Point-Look-Out. What will be their next movement I know not. They have landed 6 pieces of artillery, and it is ascertained that they have on board rockets in abundance."
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Point Look Out
Event Date
July 27
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several inhabitants taken by enemy including b. williams, r. armstrong, m. jones, j. biscoe; many negroes taken, some escaped and returned to masters; seven enemy's regulars deserted and now with us.
Event Details
Situation extremely critical with two to three thousand enemy in possession of point of land below the Ridge, two and a half miles from Point-Look-Out; enemy procured stock 5 or 6 miles higher up, now have about 200 head of cattle in Mr. Armstrong's corn field; whole fleet laying off Point-Look-Out; landed 6 pieces of artillery; have rockets in abundance on board.