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Battle of Chantilly
Harper's Weekly Article

The following article is from Harper's Weekly Journal of Civilization, date September 20, 1862:

The Battle of Chantilly

          A severe engagement occurred on 1st inst., near Chantilly, about two miles north of Fairfax Court House, between a portion of General Pope's army and Stonewall Jackson's command. The enemy was finally repulsed and driven back a mile. Our loss was heavy. Generals Kearney and Stevens were killed. The field of battle was occupied by our forces up to three o'clock on the morning of the 2d. By orders of General Halleck, the whole army then fell back to the fortifications.

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