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The first, on the Hagerstown road; the next on the road to Sharpsburgh; and the third on the left, three miles below, on the road from Harper's Ferry to Sharpsburgh.
The men of the Seventy-seventh rush forward over their fallen comrades, making toward a small school house which stands upon the Sharpsburgh and Hagerstown turnpike, behind which is a grove swarming with rebel troops. Our boys are almost on the road, when, at a distance of less than thirty yards, they find themselves confronted by overwhelming numbers, who pour a withering fire into their ranks.
We reached Sharpsburgh, and here the evidences of the terrible conflict were to be seen everywhere.
Upon their left, wooded fields afforded protection to their infantry; while upon their right, the undulating nature of the grounds near the base of the hills, covered them from the fire of our guns. In their rear was Sharpsburgh; and two fine roads leading to the Potomac, afforded safe lines of retreat in case of disaster.
Driven from the towns along the Potomac, from Frederick, from Hagerstown, and from Boonsboro; and forced from the strong passes in the South Mountains, the detached portions of the rebel army were concentrated along the banks of the Antietam creek, in the vicinity of the little town of Sharpsburgh.
The Valley of the Antietam Gathering of the hosts The battle-field The battle commenced Splendid fighting of Hooker's forces Successes and reverses of Sumner's troops Timely arrival of the Sixth corps A gallant charge Losses of the corps Burnside's attack Hours of suspense The enemy defeated at all points Retreat of the rebels Scenes on the battle-field At the hospitals At Sharpsburgh A division of militia Couch's division joins the Sixth corps Visit of the President Recruits Energy at the north At rest Want of clothing Stuart's raid Delays Clear Spring General Brooks.
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