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Stonewall Jackson would rather lose one man to hard marching, than lose five men to hard battle. Perspiration saves blood! -- Colonel Marttinen |
Tranter?s Creek, 1862(153 total words in this text)(2179 Reads)  Other Names: None Location: Pitt County Campaign: Burnside?s North Carolina Expedition (January-July 1862) Date(s): June 5, 1862 Principal Commanders: Lt. Col. F.A. Osborne [US]; Col. George Singletary [CS] Forces Engaged: Regiments Estimated Casualties: 40 total Description: On June 5, Col. Robert Potter, garrison commander at Washington, North Carolina, ordered a reconnaissance in the direction of Pactolus. The 24th Massachusetts under Lt. Col. F.A. Osborne, advanced to the bridge over Tranter?s Creek, where it encountered the 44th North Carolina, under Col. George Singletary. Unable to force a crossing, Osborne brought his artillery to bear on the mill buildings in which the Confederates were barricaded. Colonel Singletary was killed in the bombardment, and his troops retreated. The Federals did not pursue and returned to their fortifications at Washington. Result(s): Union victory |
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