July 2, 1862 – From the Shenandoah

Luray, Va., June 30.—Gen. Crawford, with a portion of his brigade, and cavalry under Col. Tompkins, made a reconnoissance in force up the valley and entered the town this morning, driving in the pickets and capturing one. Four companies of rebel cavalry who occupied the town fled at our approach. Our cavalry pursued them a mile out on the Newmarket road, when a skirmish ensued. Our cavalry charged the enemy. We took four prisoners and wounded several. Our loss was one killed and three wounded. The object of the reconnoissance was fully accomplished. The enemy had no stores there.

Chicago Daily Tribune, Chicago, IL

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