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Washington (1863)
 
War:   American Civil War
 
Date(s):   30 Mar 1863 - 20 Apr 1863
 
Location:   Beaufort County, North Carolina, US
 
Outcome:   Inconclusive
 
Description:   Brig. Gen. John G. Foster, USA
Maj. Gen. D.H. Hill , CSA

Foster's garrison was 6 regiments plus artillery; Hill had his full division. There were only about 100 casualties.

While Longstreet operated against Suffolk, D.H. Hill's column moved against the Federal garrison of Washington, North Carolina. By March 30, the town was ringed with fortifications, but the Confederates were unable to shut off supplies and reinforcements arriving by ship. After a week of confusion and mismanagement, Hill was maneuvered out of his siegeworks and withdrew on April 15.


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