July 2, 1863: Philadelphia Inquirer

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Page 1, Upper Half

Further From Harrisburg.

Cavalry Engagement at Hanover Junction – A Battle in Progress between Gen. Meade and Lee near Gettysburg – Firing near Carlisle.

Harrisburg, July 1-10 o’clock P.M. – A battle took place yesterday afternoon at Hanover Junction, between General Pleasanton’s force and the Rebel Cavalry. It lasted nearly the whole afternoon. The enemy lost 400 men in killed, wounded, and prisoners, besides six pieces of artillery. Our loss is reported at 200.

It is believed that the main body of General Lee’s army is between Gettysburg and Chambersburg. The indications are that a battle has been fought today between Lee and Meade, but to what extent, or with what result, is not known, nor is it likely to be to-night.

Heavy firing has been heard here during the entire evening in the direction of Carlisle. It is a long way off, but at times very rapid. The river banks are lined with people listening to the cannonading and discussing the possible results.

Citation: Philadelphia Inquirer. 2 July 1863. Gift of Steven and Susan Raab. AN .P5546