. The photographic history of the Civil War : in ten volumes . ^ &. Copyright by Patriot Pub. Co THE PRINCIPAL FORT AT CEXTREVILLE, 1861-2 This almost circular fort was constructed in the village of Centreville, Va., by the Confederates during the winter of 1861-2. Allabout it on the North can be seen the quarters in which the Confederate troops wintered after their \-ictory at Bull Run. This picturewas taken in March, 1802, when the Federals had occupied the abandoned works. From Centreville McDowell sent a reconnaisancein force July 18, 1861, under General D. Tyler to feel for the Confederat
. The photographic history of the Civil War : in ten volumes . ^ &. Copyright by Patriot Pub. Co THE PRINCIPAL FORT AT CEXTREVILLE, 1861-2 This almost circular fort was constructed in the village of Centreville, Va., by the Confederates during the winter of 1861-2. Allabout it on the North can be seen the quarters in which the Confederate troops wintered after their \-ictory at Bull Run. This picturewas taken in March, 1802, when the Federals had occupied the abandoned works. From Centreville McDowell sent a reconnaisancein force July 18, 1861, under General D. Tyler to feel for the Confederate position. A strong force under Longstreet was encounteredat Blackburns Ford and a spirited engagement followed. This was the prelude to the battle of July 21st.
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