A Skirmish In The Pass

The first Battle of Monterey Pass; a skirmish in size, was fought June 22^nd 1863 as the Confederates moved into Pennsylvania.

Confederate Captain Robert B Moorman, who was commanding Company D of the 14^th Virginia Cavalry, was ordered east from the Greencastle, Pennsylvania area on June 22^nd 1863.  He was to obtain horses which were reported to be available in the vicinity.  The cavalry moved on east coming to Monterey Pass they ran into Union cavalry.  There was a short skirmish after which the 14^th Virginia withdrew back towards Hagerstown, Maryland where they joined up with Confederate General Richard S Ewell.