13 October 1862 – Monday

Confederacy – Government
The second session of the First Congress of the Confederate States of America adjourns at Richmond after renewal of the law authorizing suspension of the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus until 12 February 1863. However, it was required that investigation be made of the person arrested.

Confederacy – Military
Kentucky
Bragg’s Confederates, pulling back from Perryville, take up the march for Cuimberland Gap.

Union – Government
In a lengthy letter to General McClellan, President Lincoln urges renewed activity and asks, “Are you not over-cautious when you assume that you can not do what the enemy is constantly doing?” Lincoln advises a drive against Lee and Richmond.

Union – Government/Military
Major General Jacob D. Cox assumes command of the Federal District of West Virginia.

Union – Military
Virginia
Troops carry out a reconnaissance with some action about Paris, Snickersville, and Middlesburg.

Missouri
There is a skirmish at New Franklin.

Kentucky
There is a skirmish at Lancaster and on Crab Orchard Road.

Tennessee
There is a skirmish on the Lebanon Road, near Nashville.

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Bibliography
The Civil War Day By Day: An Almanac 1861-1865. E.B. Long with Barbara Long, De Capo, 1971