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June 20, 1862
The Tiffin Weekly Tribune
Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio
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Report from Washington on June 11 praises General Fremont's rapid pursuit of Confederate forces despite weather and bridge issues, marching from Strasburg to Harrisonburg faster than Jackson's, leading to a desperate battle comparable to Winchester.
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Fremont's Rapid Marches.
Washington, June 11.
The complaint of military men within two hundred miles of the capital, for the last two weeks, has been of the weather. It is considered almost miraculous that Fremont has been able, in spite of burned and flooded bridges, to make such a capital pursuit of the enemy, and to compel him to give battle. Military critics say that the march of his troops from Strasburg to Harrisonburg is without a precedent in this war. It was made in better time than Jackson's march upon Martinsburg and Harper's Ferry, and the battle fought is considered to be as desperate as that fought by Banks and Shields at Winchester last Spring. News from Fremont was anxiously expected at the War Department this morning. Reinforcements and supplies were rapidly following him, but his advance was so speedy that it is very difficult for army wagons to follow him up.-Cor. N. Y. Post.
Washington, June 11.
The complaint of military men within two hundred miles of the capital, for the last two weeks, has been of the weather. It is considered almost miraculous that Fremont has been able, in spite of burned and flooded bridges, to make such a capital pursuit of the enemy, and to compel him to give battle. Military critics say that the march of his troops from Strasburg to Harrisonburg is without a precedent in this war. It was made in better time than Jackson's march upon Martinsburg and Harper's Ferry, and the battle fought is considered to be as desperate as that fought by Banks and Shields at Winchester last Spring. News from Fremont was anxiously expected at the War Department this morning. Reinforcements and supplies were rapidly following him, but his advance was so speedy that it is very difficult for army wagons to follow him up.-Cor. N. Y. Post.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Action
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
Fremont March
Civil War Pursuit
Shenandoah Valley
Military Precedent
Desperate Battle
What entities or persons were involved?
Fremont
Jackson
Banks
Shields
Where did it happen?
From Strasburg To Harrisonburg
Story Details
Key Persons
Fremont
Jackson
Banks
Shields
Location
From Strasburg To Harrisonburg
Event Date
June 11
Story Details
Fremont's troops make unprecedented rapid march from Strasburg to Harrisonburg despite obstacles, pursue and compel enemy to desperate battle, faster than Jackson's marches and as fierce as Winchester.