| From the Memphis Appeal |
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| July 22, 1862 |
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| Yankee Evacuation of the White House |
| ***** |
| From a gentleman who acted as
one of Gen. Stuart's scouts on this the last visit of our cavalry to the
White House, we have obtained some particulars of the expedition, ***** |
| On the track of the
{Richmond & York River} railroad were found
seven splendid locomotives, while several hundred wagons and ambulances,
with a large number of mules, were scattered over the fields. One
hundred of the ambulances and many of the wagons were in perfect order.
The result of the battles then going on being undecided, it was thought
unwise to leave the locomotives where they were, and their immediate
removal to Richmond being prevented by the destruction of the railroad
about, it was determined to burn them. The necessary preparations being
made, the torch was applied, and in half an hour nothing but the iron
work remained. The cavalry returned that night to the main army,
bringing much booty and many prisoners. Teams have since been sent to
the White House to remove the ambulances, wagons, and such stores as had
been rescued from the flames. |
| Richmond Enquirer, 12th |
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