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May 3, 1863 – Rebels Driven From Williamsburg—Affairs At Newbern
NEW YORK, May 2—The Herald learns that Col. Robert M. Westcott, from Fort Magruder, made an attack with infantry and cavalry on the enemy at Williamsburg, and succeeded in driving the rebels two miles beyond the town.—Our pickets are at present stationed there, and ordered to maintain the position as all hazards.