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March 17, 1862
The National Republican
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Rebel forces maintained positions at Aquia and Potomac Creeks on Friday, not impeding river navigation, while preparing to evacuate stores via railroad to Richmond. Union ships Yankee and Anacostia exchanged artillery fire with rebel batteries.
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AQUIA CREEK.—The rebels had not on Friday evacuated their positions at either Aquia or Potomac creeks. Their batteries there, however, do not interfere at all with the navigation of the river. Their retreat being by the railroad through Fredericksburg to Richmond, they were not obliged to decamp at the same time as the army at Manassas. The appearances are, however, that they are moving their stores, &c., with a view to an early evacuation.
On Friday, the Yankee and Anacostia exchanged compliments, in the shape of shot and shell, with their batteries.
On Friday, the Yankee and Anacostia exchanged compliments, in the shape of shot and shell, with their batteries.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Military Action
What keywords are associated?
Aquia Creek
Potomac Creek
Rebel Positions
Evacuation
Railroad Retreat
Yankee Ship
Anacostia Ship
Artillery Exchange
Where did it happen?
Aquia Creek, Potomac Creeks, Fredericksburg, Richmond, Manassas
Story Details
Location
Aquia Creek, Potomac Creeks, Fredericksburg, Richmond, Manassas
Event Date
Friday
Story Details
Rebels held positions at Aquia and Potomac Creeks on Friday, batteries not blocking river navigation; preparing evacuation of stores via railroad to Richmond, independent of Manassas army. Yankee and Anacostia ships exchanged shot and shell with rebel batteries.