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The Camden Daily Journal
Camden, Kershaw County, South Carolina
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In Mobile on Aug. 17, Major Gen. Frank Gardner assumed command of the District of the Gulf, pleasing locals. Enemy embarked in 50 launches at Montrose, repelled by cavalry killing 2 and wounding several. Maj. Carroll returned from enemy fleet with packages for prisoners but no exchange hopes. 2000 enemy troops from Pensacola crossed Perdido River toward Mobile. Bay quiet.
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Mobile, Aug. 17.—Major Gen. Frank Gardner assumed command of the District of the Gulf to-day. The people are much pleased with the appointment. Yesterday evening the enemy embarked in fifty launches at Montrose. Our cavalry fired upon them, killing two and wounding several. Last night Maj. Carroll, agent of exchange of prisoners at this point, returned from the enemy's fleet, after sending packages and letters for the Dauphin Island prisoners. No hopes are entertained of an exchange of prisoners at present. Yesterday a force of the enemy from Pensacola, 2000 strong, crossed Perdido river towards Mobile. All quiet in the bay to-day.
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Mobile
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Aug. 17
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killed two enemy, wounded several; no prisoner exchange hoped for; all quiet in the bay
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Major Gen. Frank Gardner assumed command of the District of the Gulf, pleasing the people. Enemy embarked in fifty launches at Montrose yesterday evening; cavalry fired, killing two and wounding several. Maj. Carroll returned from enemy's fleet last night after sending packages and letters for Dauphin Island prisoners. Enemy force of 2000 from Pensacola crossed Perdido river towards Mobile yesterday.