When was it published?

December 28, 1864 in Daily Intelligencer

Story December 28, 1864

Daily Intelligencer

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event, Military Action

Q: What keywords are associated?

14th West Virginia Infantry, Baltimore And Ohio Railroad, Troop Deployment, Block Houses, Railroad Guard

Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia

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What is this article about?

The 14th West Virginia Infantry, after a long campaign, sets up headquarters at Sir John's Run on the B&O railroad and stations companies at various points along the line to build block houses and guard the road. The regiment is healthy and spirited.

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TO THE 14TH INFANTRY. - After a long and active campaign the 14th West Virginia Infantry has established its headquarters at Sir John's Run on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, and the companies are stationed along the line of the road. Company A. is at Kearneysville, Co. E. at Van Clevesville, Co. G. at Opequon Bridge, 3 miles below Martinsburg, companies K. and L. are at headquarters, Sir John's Run, Co. B. at Little Cacapon, Co. H. at Rattlesnake Creek, and companies I. and F. at Paw-paw. The regiment has been distributed for a double purpose, that of building block houses and guarding the road. The regiment is, in fine health and good spirits.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event Military Action

What themes does it cover?

Triumph Survival

What keywords are associated?

14th West Virginia Infantry Baltimore And Ohio Railroad Troop Deployment Block Houses Railroad Guard

What entities or persons were involved?

14th West Virginia Infantry

Where did it happen?

Sir John's Run On The Baltimore And Ohio Railroad, Kearneysville, Van Clevesville, Opequon Bridge, Martinsburg, Little Cacapon, Rattlesnake Creek, Paw Paw

Story Details

Key Persons

14th West Virginia Infantry

Location

Sir John's Run On The Baltimore And Ohio Railroad, Kearneysville, Van Clevesville, Opequon Bridge, Martinsburg, Little Cacapon, Rattlesnake Creek, Paw Paw

Story Details

After a long and active campaign the 14th West Virginia Infantry has established its headquarters at Sir John's Run on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, and the companies are stationed along the line of the road. Company A. is at Kearneysville, Co. E. at Van Clevesville, Co. G. at Opequon Bridge, 3 miles below Martinsburg, companies K. and L. are at headquarters, Sir John's Run, Co. B. at Little Cacapon, Co. H. at Rattlesnake Creek, and companies I. and F. at Paw-paw. The regiment has been distributed for a double purpose, that of building block houses and guarding the road. The regiment is, in fine health and good spirits.