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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 Gen. Rosecrans attacked and defeated 2,000 rebels led by Col. Pegram near Roaring Run on Thursday, capturing artillery and supplies with minimal losses, as reported by Gen. McClellan.
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THE LATEST WAR NEWS.
The battle expected of Gen. McClellan has taken place, and has resulted in an almost bloodless, entirely glorious success. Before dawn on Thursday morning Gen. Rosecrans, with a portion of the 8th, 10th, 13th Indiana, and 19th Ohio Regiments, left Roaring Run, and, after a severe march of seven or eight miles through woods and among mountains, attacked 2,000 of the rebels under Col. Pegram. The battle, commencing at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, was hotly fought for an hour and a half. Then the enemy, having lost at least 60 men, and having a great number wounded, retreated in utter confusion, leaving behind six cannon, a large number of wagons and a good store of camp equipage and supplies. As Gen. McClellan says in his official report, our troops have taken everything the enemy had, and are in possession of their works to a point on the right of Beverly. Gen. McClellan speaks in high terms of the admirable behavior of the National troops. The loss on our side in this affair was but 20 killed, while our wounded number not more than 50.
The battle expected of Gen. McClellan has taken place, and has resulted in an almost bloodless, entirely glorious success. Before dawn on Thursday morning Gen. Rosecrans, with a portion of the 8th, 10th, 13th Indiana, and 19th Ohio Regiments, left Roaring Run, and, after a severe march of seven or eight miles through woods and among mountains, attacked 2,000 of the rebels under Col. Pegram. The battle, commencing at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, was hotly fought for an hour and a half. Then the enemy, having lost at least 60 men, and having a great number wounded, retreated in utter confusion, leaving behind six cannon, a large number of wagons and a good store of camp equipage and supplies. As Gen. McClellan says in his official report, our troops have taken everything the enemy had, and are in possession of their works to a point on the right of Beverly. Gen. McClellan speaks in high terms of the admirable behavior of the National troops. The loss on our side in this affair was but 20 killed, while our wounded number not more than 50.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Action
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Civil War Battle
Union Victory
Rosecrans Attack
Pegram Retreat
Beverly Capture
What entities or persons were involved?
Gen. Mcclellan
Gen. Rosecrans
Col. Pegram
Where did it happen?
Roaring Run, Woods And Mountains, Beverly
Story Details
Key Persons
Gen. Mcclellan
Gen. Rosecrans
Col. Pegram
Location
Roaring Run, Woods And Mountains, Beverly
Event Date
Before Dawn On Thursday Morning
Story Details
Gen. Rosecrans with Indiana and Ohio regiments attacked 2,000 rebels under Col. Pegram after a march, fought for 1.5 hours, rebels retreated with losses, leaving cannon, wagons, supplies; Union loss 20 killed, 50 wounded.