The June of 1863 was one pressed to memory
Bleeding into July, there was much action to see
For anyone living on the shore’s of the C&O
Just because of the campaign of General Lee.

June the 10th saw the arrival of men
Come to cross over in a bid to advance
Using victory’s momentum to further their cause
And so it began, cruel Fate’s unkind dance.

Crossing at Muddy Branch Mosby’s Partisan Rangers made their move
Attacking the company stationed nearby
The 6th Michigan Cavalry guarding near Seneca
Having had some success they returned to their side.

Just five days later Confederates began crossing in force
And so the events etched in history came to pass
That General Ewell’s men crossed into Williamsport
And attempted to destroy the Aqueduct, though it continued to last.

After they failed, the men took to occupying different areas
Splitting up and taking on Sharpsburg at one point
And Hagerstown at another as the North ran.
At the time it seemed the Union was upon the breaking point.

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