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Domestic News
August 30, 1863
The Chattanooga Daily Rebel
Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee
What is this article about?
Report from an informant across the river describes a small Yankee mounted infantry force with two six-pounder batteries opposite the city; they fired 38 shells yesterday; a Confederate sharpshooter wounded a Yankee who escaped on horseback.
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We have conversed with an individual from beyond the river, whose name we withhold for the best of reasons, and he informs us that the yankee force opposite the city is but a comparatively small one, of mounted infantry, with two six pounder batteries.
The yankees fired thirty-eight shells only yesterday. They are evidently economizing their saltpetre.
Our sharpshooters yesterday morning picked off a yankee on the other side. He managed, however, to get on his horse with some difficulty, and rode into the woods out of range.
The yankees fired thirty-eight shells only yesterday. They are evidently economizing their saltpetre.
Our sharpshooters yesterday morning picked off a yankee on the other side. He managed, however, to get on his horse with some difficulty, and rode into the woods out of range.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
What keywords are associated?
Yankee Force
Mounted Infantry
Shelling
Sharpshooter
Wounded Yankee
Where did it happen?
Opposite The City
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Opposite The City
Event Date
Yesterday
Outcome
a yankee was wounded by sharpshooter fire but escaped on horseback.
Event Details
An informant from beyond the river reports a small Yankee force of mounted infantry with two six-pounder batteries opposite the city. The Yankees fired 38 shells yesterday, conserving ammunition. Confederate sharpshooters wounded a Yankee who fled into the woods.