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Domestic News
September 1, 1863
The Daily Gate City
Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa
What is this article about?
Report from Army of the Potomac on Aug. 30: No major movements except cavalry detachments chasing guerrillas near Stafford Court House; Lt. Parker of Gen. Meade's staff presumed captured by guerrillas after visiting his former regiment.
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New York, Aug.31.
The Tribune's special from the army of the Potomac 30th says:
No movements has taken place except among cavalry detachments, one of which, from Kilpatrick's command, chased a few guerrillas yesterday, near Stafford Court House. Results not yet reported.
Lieut. Parker, of Gen. Meade's staff is supposed to have been captured by guerrillas. He left headquarters to visit the 33d Massachusetts, his former regiment, recently, and departed from thence on his return and he has not since been heard from.
The Tribune's special from the army of the Potomac 30th says:
No movements has taken place except among cavalry detachments, one of which, from Kilpatrick's command, chased a few guerrillas yesterday, near Stafford Court House. Results not yet reported.
Lieut. Parker, of Gen. Meade's staff is supposed to have been captured by guerrillas. He left headquarters to visit the 33d Massachusetts, his former regiment, recently, and departed from thence on his return and he has not since been heard from.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
What keywords are associated?
Army Of Potomac
Cavalry Detachments
Guerrillas
Stafford Court House
Lieut Parker
Capture
What entities or persons were involved?
Kilpatrick
Lieut. Parker
Gen. Meade
Where did it happen?
Stafford Court House
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Stafford Court House
Event Date
Aug. 30
Key Persons
Kilpatrick
Lieut. Parker
Gen. Meade
Outcome
results of guerrilla chase not yet reported; lieut. parker supposed captured
Event Details
No major movements in Army of the Potomac except cavalry detachments; one from Kilpatrick's command chased guerrillas near Stafford Court House yesterday. Lieut. Parker left headquarters to visit 33d Massachusetts regiment and has not been heard from since returning.