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June 4, 1861 — Firing at Acquia Creek

Staunton Spectator, Stauton, VA

A correspondent of the Richmond Whig says that on Wednesday evening last, about sunset, a war steamer — supposed to be the Pawnee — opened fire on the batteries at Acquia Creek, on the Potomac river, which…

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