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Special Dispatch to the Inquirer.
The Flight at Great Bethel.
Washington, June 13, 1861 – The flight at Great Bethel is still the general theme of conversation among regular Army officers. They attribute the unfortunate occurrence to the want of experienced officers and depending on negroes for guides.
The Department are under the impression that General Butler will not make a movement to take the Rebel batteries until he is fully prepared to capture them, which he is certain to do when he makes the attempt.
Citation: The Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia, 14 February 1861. Gift of Steven and Susan Raab. AN .P5546