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February 15, 1864
The Portland Daily Press
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
Dispatch from Army of the Potomac reports Mosby's skirmishes with Union pickets near Manassas on Feb. 13, with cavalry pursuit and possible picket deaths. Also notes Confederate deserters from 48th Mississippi replacing untrustworthy Alabama regiment, with more potential deserters across Rapidan.
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From the Army of the Potomac.
New York, Feb. 14.
The Herald's Army of the Potomac dispatch of the 13th says: Mosby has been dashing upon and skirmishing with our pickets near Manassas this afternoon and evening, but a cavalry force has gone out in pursuit of him, and may bring him in on a stretcher. It is reported that two or three of our pickets were killed.
It is significant that the 48th Mississippi regiment from which the deserters come, relieved an Alabama regiment that could no longer be trusted on picket. A squad of rebel soldiers were asked yesterday, while being escorted by a guard near the army headquarters, if they were captured. The reply was, "No, we deserted, and there are plenty more on the other side of the Rapidan who would do the same if they could."
New York, Feb. 14.
The Herald's Army of the Potomac dispatch of the 13th says: Mosby has been dashing upon and skirmishing with our pickets near Manassas this afternoon and evening, but a cavalry force has gone out in pursuit of him, and may bring him in on a stretcher. It is reported that two or three of our pickets were killed.
It is significant that the 48th Mississippi regiment from which the deserters come, relieved an Alabama regiment that could no longer be trusted on picket. A squad of rebel soldiers were asked yesterday, while being escorted by a guard near the army headquarters, if they were captured. The reply was, "No, we deserted, and there are plenty more on the other side of the Rapidan who would do the same if they could."
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Action
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Survival
What keywords are associated?
Mosby Skirmish
Pickets Killed
Confederate Deserters
Mississippi Regiment
Rapidan River
What entities or persons were involved?
Mosby
48th Mississippi Regiment
Alabama Regiment
Where did it happen?
Near Manassas, Across The Rapidan
Story Details
Key Persons
Mosby
48th Mississippi Regiment
Alabama Regiment
Location
Near Manassas, Across The Rapidan
Event Date
Feb. 13
Story Details
Mosby skirmishes with Union pickets near Manassas, killing two or three; cavalry pursues. Deserters from 48th Mississippi, which replaced untrustworthy Alabama regiment on picket; captured deserters confirm many more would desert if possible.