Government - England and England's Representatives
The British minister in Washington, Lord Lyons, receives instructions from London. He is to make a firm demand for the release of the Confederate commissioners, Mason and Slidell.
Government - Union
President Lincoln and his Cabinet meet to discuss the Trent affair, on an informal basis.
President Lincoln visits General McClellan's home and discusses future activities of his command.
Military
Missouri
Union scoutinmg and reconnaissance takes place at Blackwater Creek, Shawnee Mound/Milforsd, Missouri. Scouting also takes place near Rolla, Missouri.
Virginia
Scouting takes place, by Union soldiers, toward Pohick Church
Kentucky
Union soldiers scout from Somerset to Mill Springs, Kentucky.
Bibliography
The Civil War Day By Day: An Almanac 1861-1865. E.B. Long with Barbara Long, De Capo, 1971
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