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Robert E. Lee was in command, but this was before the Civil War in 1859. Lee was still a US Army officer at the time.

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General Robert Patterson

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Who was the union commander that faced the confederates near Harper's ferry?

General Robert Patterson


Who were the Union commanders that faced the Confederates at Harpers Ferry in 1862?

On September 15, 1862, Union Colonel Miles and General White commanded the Union arsenal at Harper's Ferry. Colonel Miles was injured by cannon fire so his "co-commander" General White made the formal surrender to Confederate forces.


Where is the Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Public Library in Harpers Ferry located?

The address of the Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Public Library is: 151 Polk Street, Harpers Ferry, 25425 9870


Where is the Harpers Ferry Historical Association in Harpers Ferry West Virginia located?

The address of the Harpers Ferry Historical Association is: Po Box 197, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425-0197


Is it true that the Confederates captured a Union rifle factory and shipped it back into Confederate territory?

As for Harpers Ferry armory, the Union set it on fire. The Confederates extinguished the fire and were able to remove many of he rifle making equipment and shipped it south. Before giving up Harpers Ferry, they destroyed the remainig factory and railway.


What state is harpers ferry?

Harpers Ferry is located in West Virginia.


What is Harpers Ferry?

harpers ferry was a raid that many people died in.


Where is the Harpers Ferry Historic Town Foundation in Harpers Ferry West Virginia located?

The address of the Harpers Ferry Historic Town Foundation is: Po Box 1427, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425-1427


What state did John Brown invade Harpers ferry?

Harpers Ferry is in West Virginia.


What is the phone number of the Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Public Library in Harpers Ferry?

The phone number of the Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Public Library is: 304-535-2301.


When did Battle of Harpers Ferry happen?

Battle of Harpers Ferry happened on 1862-09-12.


Where did the battle of Harpers Ferry take place?

Harpers Ferry, Virginia. Now West Virginia. If you mean John Brown's raid, the Harpers Ferry military armory, now a tourist attraction.