NP, WJ 6/27/1863

From the Wilmington Journal
June 27, 1863
 
The Yankee Raid Towards Richmond
Richmond, June 26th, 1863
   Information has been received that three regiments of Yankee cavalry, with two Howitzers, left Tunstal's last evening. They appeared in Hanover County this morning, and fired on the material train of the {Virginia} Central Railroad. The Engineer reversed the train and escaped.
   The Yankees have possession of the Central Road and will doubtless proceed against Ashland. The Telegraph wires were cut this forenoon. The bridges on both roads are guarded by infantry. No train expected from above this evening.
 
The  Yankee Raid
Richmond, June 26th, 1863
   The Yankee raiders reached South Anna Bridge, on the Central Railroad, at two o'clock, and were resisted by the guard. A dispatch reports the fight progressing.
   The telegraph is working freely on the Fredericksburg Road {Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac RR} to the Junction.
   The enemy burnt barns and attempted to destroy the crops in their progress through the country. They also stole horses and all movable property in their proximity. This raid has occasioned no apprehensions in official circles. The citizens are quiet and ready.
 
Further From the Yankee Raid
Richmond, June 26, 1863
   The Fredericksburg Road can be used from the junction. A train on this Road arrived this morning at four o'clock from Taylorsville, and brings a report that a body of Yankees have crossed the Road in the direction on the canal. Before burning the bridge the enemy tore up the track some distance near Hanover Court House.
   After the bridge was destroyed, they started in the direction of the bridge on the same stream on the Fredericksburg road, but being informed by citizens that a large Confederate force was at that point, they returned to Hanover Court House.

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