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Benjamnin F. Butler, Butler's Book: Autobiography and Personal Reminiscences of Major-General Benjamin Butler, Chapter 5: Baltimore and Fortress Monroe. (search)
with General Scott was, as I had occasion to remember, on the 3d of May, and at his request. He said he was desirous of holding the junction of the Washington branch of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad with the main branch which led west up the Patapsco River to Harper's Ferry. This junction was at the Relay House, about eight miles from Baltimore and within my department. He stated that the rebels were gathering in considerable force at Harper's Ferry, and it might portend an attack upon the caortified position at the Relay House, on B. & O. R.R. He thought that I required a very small force, and I replied:-- The railroad comes down for miles beside high cliffs, the water of the river running below. The viaduct crosses the Patapsco River opposite the junction, and can be commanded by artillery for a mile or more, the guns being posted on a small lunette at the head of the viaduct. In case of a threatened attack troops can be brought from Washington in three hours, and we can