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January 12, 1863
The Daily Green Mountain Freeman
Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont
What is this article about?
In Springfield, Union forces under Col. Crabb repulsed rebel advances, holding the town with 17 killed and unknown wounded. They buried 35 rebels, captured many wounded, and minimal town damage occurred. Gen. Curtis pursues with three columns; telegraph line destroyed.
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St. Louis, Jan. 12. Late last night, Gen. Curtis received despatches from Col. Crabb, commanding at Springfield, that the rebels were repulsed at every advance on that place and we held the town.
Our loss is seventeen killed; number of wounded not known. We buried 35 rebels, and many more were taken off the field. They left a large number of wounded on our hands. But a small portion of the town was destroyed, and that was done by our troops.
The telegraph is almost wholly destroyed between Springfield and Sand Spring. Gen. Curtis has three columns of troops after the enemy.
Our loss is seventeen killed; number of wounded not known. We buried 35 rebels, and many more were taken off the field. They left a large number of wounded on our hands. But a small portion of the town was destroyed, and that was done by our troops.
The telegraph is almost wholly destroyed between Springfield and Sand Spring. Gen. Curtis has three columns of troops after the enemy.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Action
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Rebel Repulse
Springfield Battle
Union Victory
Gen Curtis
Col Crabb
What entities or persons were involved?
Gen. Curtis
Col. Crabb
Where did it happen?
Springfield
Story Details
Key Persons
Gen. Curtis
Col. Crabb
Location
Springfield
Event Date
Jan. 12
Story Details
Union troops repulsed rebel advances on Springfield, holding the town with light losses, burying 35 enemies, and capturing many wounded. Minimal town damage by Union forces. Gen. Curtis pursues with three columns.