Confederate - Government
Jefferson Davis writes of some of the problems of his administration, stating, "Revolutions develop the high qualities of the good and the great, but they cannot change the nature of the vicious and selfish."
Union - Government/Military
Recruiting for old and new regiments proceeds briskly in the North after Lincoln's call for 300,000 more men.
Confederates - Military
Louisiana
Confederate forces once more control the Mississippi north and south of Vicksburg from Helena, Arkansas to Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Moving southward toward Baton Rouge, Major General John C. Breckenridge and about 2,600 men attack 2500 Union troops under Brigadier General Thomas Williams. The fighting takes place in a dense fog. After heavy fighting the battle ends in mid-morning. On the Union side, the ground troops are assisted by gunboats on the Mississippi. On the Confederate side, the ram Arkansas, ordered down from Vicksburg, arrived too late to be of help due to continual breakdown of her faulty engines.
Union losses were 84 killed (including GEneral Williams), 266 wounded, and 33 missing for 383
Confederate losses were 84 killed, 315 wounded, and 57 captured or missing 456.
Breckinridge pulled back a few miles north and began to fortify Port Hudson on the bluffs.
Military - Union
Virginia
There is a light engagement at Malvern Hill, and a skirmish at White Oak Swamp Bridge on Virginia's Peninsula. There is also a skirmish at Thornburg/Massaponax Church.
Missouri
There is fighting at Montevallo and near Cravensville.
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Bibliography
The Civil War Day By Day: An Almanac 1861-1865. E.B. Long with Barbara Long, De Capo, 1971
Friday, August 5, 2011
Thursday, August 4, 2011
4 August 1862: Monday
Union - Government
President Lincoln orders a draft of 300,000 militia to serve for nine months, unless discharged sooner. (This draft was never put into effect.)
The President also orders the military to get rid of incompetent persons holding commission, and to promote worthy officers.
Lincoln tells a delegation of "Western gentlement" who offered two Negro regiments from Indiana that he was nort prepared to enlist Negroes as soldiers, although he suggested employing them as laborers.
Union - Military/Governing
Louisiana
In New Orleans, General Benjamin F. Butler, commanding the Federal occupation forces, issues an order assessing "secessessionnists" $341,916 to provide for the poor of the city.
Union - Military
Virginia
Ambrose Burnside's corps from North Carolina arrive at Aqui Creek to assist Pope in defending against Robert E. Lee's advance into northern Virginia.
Missouri
Skirmishing takes place at Gayoso and on the White River.
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Bibliography
The Civil War Day By Day: An Almanac 1861-1865. E.B. Long with Barbara Long, De Capo, 1971
President Lincoln orders a draft of 300,000 militia to serve for nine months, unless discharged sooner. (This draft was never put into effect.)
The President also orders the military to get rid of incompetent persons holding commission, and to promote worthy officers.
Lincoln tells a delegation of "Western gentlement" who offered two Negro regiments from Indiana that he was nort prepared to enlist Negroes as soldiers, although he suggested employing them as laborers.
Union - Military/Governing
Louisiana
In New Orleans, General Benjamin F. Butler, commanding the Federal occupation forces, issues an order assessing "secessessionnists" $341,916 to provide for the poor of the city.
Union - Military
Virginia
Ambrose Burnside's corps from North Carolina arrive at Aqui Creek to assist Pope in defending against Robert E. Lee's advance into northern Virginia.
Missouri
Skirmishing takes place at Gayoso and on the White River.
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Bibliography
The Civil War Day By Day: An Almanac 1861-1865. E.B. Long with Barbara Long, De Capo, 1971
4 August 1862:
Bibliography
The Civil War Day By Day: An Almanac 1861-1865. E.B. Long with Barbara Long, De Capo, 1971
The Civil War Day By Day: An Almanac 1861-1865. E.B. Long with Barbara Long, De Capo, 1971
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Guide Promotes Civil War Sites in Appalachian Region
From ABC News: Guide Promotes Civil War Sites in Appalachian
A newly released map will guide history buffs to Civil War historical attractions all around the Appalachian region to mark the 150th commemoration of the war.
Tennessee Department of Tourism Commissioner Susan Whitaker will discuss the impact of Civil War tourism in Tennessee during the rollout of the map at the Andrew Johnson Early Home in Greeneville on Wednesday.
The Appalachian Regional Commission developed the guide to highlight the diversity of tourist attractions and boost tourism. An online interactive of the map can be found at www.visitappalachia.com .
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Bibliography
The Civil War Day By Day: An Almanac 1861-1865. E.B. Long with Barbara Long, De Capo, 1971
3 August 1862: Sunday
Union - Military
Virginia
General Halleck orders General McClellan to move his Army of the Potomac from the Peninsula north to Aquia Landing near Fredericksburg and to Alexandria. McClellan was to aid in the defense of Washington and in opposing the Confederate offensive against Pope's Army of Virginia. McClellan protested vehemently against this order, maintaining that he should remain on the Peninsula.
Missouri
There is a skirmish at Chariton Bridge.
Arkansas
There are skirmishes at L'Anguille Ferry, Jackson and Scatterville.
Kentucky
There is a skirmish at Morganfield.
Tennessee
There is a skirmish at Nonconah Creek.
South Carolina
A blockade runner is captured off Charleston as the effectiveness of the Union blockade steadily develops.
The Bahamas
The British vessel Columbia, carrying twelve pieces of artillery, several thousand Enfield rifles, and other munitions, was captured after a seven-hour chase, by the Union steamer Santiago de Cuba.
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Bibliography
The Civil War Day By Day: An Almanac 1861-1865. E.B. Long with Barbara Long, De Capo, 1971
Virginia
General Halleck orders General McClellan to move his Army of the Potomac from the Peninsula north to Aquia Landing near Fredericksburg and to Alexandria. McClellan was to aid in the defense of Washington and in opposing the Confederate offensive against Pope's Army of Virginia. McClellan protested vehemently against this order, maintaining that he should remain on the Peninsula.
Missouri
There is a skirmish at Chariton Bridge.
Arkansas
There are skirmishes at L'Anguille Ferry, Jackson and Scatterville.
Kentucky
There is a skirmish at Morganfield.
Tennessee
There is a skirmish at Nonconah Creek.
South Carolina
A blockade runner is captured off Charleston as the effectiveness of the Union blockade steadily develops.
The Bahamas
The British vessel Columbia, carrying twelve pieces of artillery, several thousand Enfield rifles, and other munitions, was captured after a seven-hour chase, by the Union steamer Santiago de Cuba.
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Bibliography
The Civil War Day By Day: An Almanac 1861-1865. E.B. Long with Barbara Long, De Capo, 1971
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
2 August 1862: Saturday
Government - Union - Diplomacy
England
Secretary of State Seward instructed Minister to Great Britain Charles Francis Adams to neither receive nor discuss any offers of mediation of the war by Great Britain.
Union - Military
Virginia
Elements of the Army of Virginia under John Pope advance on Orange Court House and skirmish with Confederates.
Forces from Harrison's Landing reoccupy Malvern Hills.
Missouri
There is a skirmish at Clear Creek, near Taberville.
Arkansas
There is a skirmish at Jonesborough.
Mississippi
There are skirmishes near Totten's Plantation, Coahoma County and at Austin in Tunica County
Bibliography
The Civil War Day By Day: An Almanac 1861-1865. E.B. Long with Barbara Long, De Capo, 1971
England
Secretary of State Seward instructed Minister to Great Britain Charles Francis Adams to neither receive nor discuss any offers of mediation of the war by Great Britain.
Union - Military
Virginia
Elements of the Army of Virginia under John Pope advance on Orange Court House and skirmish with Confederates.
Forces from Harrison's Landing reoccupy Malvern Hills.
Missouri
There is a skirmish at Clear Creek, near Taberville.
Arkansas
There is a skirmish at Jonesborough.
Mississippi
There are skirmishes near Totten's Plantation, Coahoma County and at Austin in Tunica County
Bibliography
The Civil War Day By Day: An Almanac 1861-1865. E.B. Long with Barbara Long, De Capo, 1971
Monday, August 1, 2011
1 August 1862: Friday
Confederate - Government/Military
President Davis again writes General Robert E. Lee, "protesting against alleged atrocities to civilians and soldiers and the arming of slaves by Union authorities."
Union - Government/Military
South Carolina
A Federal official in South Carolina announces the issuance of papers indicating their freedom to Negro soldiers, not yet legally enlisted.
Military - Union
Missouri
Skirmishes take place at Ozark, Grand River and Carrollton.
Virginia
There is a skirmish at Barnett's Ford.
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Bibliography
The Civil War Day By Day: An Almanac 1861-1865. E.B. Long with Barbara Long, De Capo, 1971
President Davis again writes General Robert E. Lee, "protesting against alleged atrocities to civilians and soldiers and the arming of slaves by Union authorities."
Union - Government/Military
South Carolina
A Federal official in South Carolina announces the issuance of papers indicating their freedom to Negro soldiers, not yet legally enlisted.
Military - Union
Missouri
Skirmishes take place at Ozark, Grand River and Carrollton.
Virginia
There is a skirmish at Barnett's Ford.
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Bibliography
The Civil War Day By Day: An Almanac 1861-1865. E.B. Long with Barbara Long, De Capo, 1971
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