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Confederate commander John S. Mosby was a specialist in raids on Union forces. His nickname was the Gray Ghost. One of his most impressive raids was the capture Union General E.H. Stoughton. Mosby raided the General's headquarters during the night and captured General Stoughton, 32 Union prisoners, 58 horses plus arms and ammunition. This was in Fairfax, Virginia.

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