The Courier's Bulletin -- #04 -- The First Battle of Cumberland, Maryland

 Courier's Bulletin #04

- Johnston's Army of the Shenandoah (reinforced by a brigade of infantry under Ambrose Powell Hill) proves unstoppable in Western Maryland. On October 2nd, his force beats off a raid by the West Virginia Militia (N) advancing into Maryland.

Strength Report:

West Virginia Militia:

Men: 3,662

Cavalry: 0

Guns: 0

Army of the Shenandoah (Johnston):

Men: 12,677 

Cavalry: 0

Guns: 29

Telegram(s):

- The Army of the Shenandoah is deployed along a wide front as the far right comes under attack from the West Virginia militia. Only Bee's brigade and a battery of artillery are available to fend off the attack (skirmishers from Bartow lend support). Behind a single picket fence, Bee's brigade withstands three separate charges from the West Virginia men before the Union attack is called off.

Casualty Report: 

- Union Casualties: 750 men (134 killed)

- Confederate Casualties: 248 men (27 killed)

- The Army of the Shenandoah, well bloodied, has secured the town of Cumberland, Maryland, and is reportedly preparing to withstand an assault by McClellan's Army of Occupation, outnumbered 2 to 1 but determined to prevent and further loss of Union territory.