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August 23, 1861
The Athens Post
Athens, Mcminn County, Tennessee
What is this article about?
A private letter from Warrenton, Virginia, dated the 13th inst., reports Confederate troops advancing rapidly with 50,000 within four miles, expecting a major battle or retreat soon. The writer anticipates the general will cross the Potomac at Leesburg to attack Washington from the rear.
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From the Seat of War in Virginia.
We have before us a private letter from a gentleman, residing at Warrenton, Va., from which we take the following extract.
"Our troops are advancing as fast as they can be moved. They are now in four miles, fifty thousand of them, and pressing on. You may look out by the last of this or first of next week, for a big fight, or another foot race. My impression is, and I think you will find me correct, that our General will throw a large body of troops across the Potomac at Leesburg and then march up to Washington in the rear, bringing on an attack both in front and rear at the same time."
This letter is dated the 13th inst.—Nash. Union and American.
We have before us a private letter from a gentleman, residing at Warrenton, Va., from which we take the following extract.
"Our troops are advancing as fast as they can be moved. They are now in four miles, fifty thousand of them, and pressing on. You may look out by the last of this or first of next week, for a big fight, or another foot race. My impression is, and I think you will find me correct, that our General will throw a large body of troops across the Potomac at Leesburg and then march up to Washington in the rear, bringing on an attack both in front and rear at the same time."
This letter is dated the 13th inst.—Nash. Union and American.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Military Action
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Civil War
Virginia
Troops Advancing
Potomac Crossing
Washington Attack
Military Strategy
Where did it happen?
Warrenton, Va.; Potomac At Leesburg; Washington
Story Details
Location
Warrenton, Va.; Potomac At Leesburg; Washington
Event Date
13th Inst.
Story Details
Troops advance rapidly to within four miles with 50,000 men, pressing on toward expected big fight or foot race by end of week or next. General plans to cross Potomac at Leesburg with large force and march to Washington's rear for simultaneous front and rear attack.