Government - Union
Lord Lyons meets once again with Secretary of State Seward, presenting him formally with England's demands that the two commissioners Slidell and Mason be released, and givng the United States seven days to comply.
A White House conference is held. Senator Charles Sumner of Massachusetts urges the President to surrender the commissioners.
Kentucky
Union forces advance from Louisa, Kentucky into eastern Kentucky. This foray will last until January.
Missouri
A minor Union operation takes place around Lexington, Missouri and there is a skirmish at Dayton, Missouri.
Bibliography
The Civil War Day By Day: An Almanac 1861-1865. E.B. Long with Barbara Long, De Capo, 1971
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