Confederate - Navy
The ostensibly British ship Oreto (destined to become the CSS Florida, sails from Britain for Nassau in the Bahamas.
Union - Government/Military
In Washington, the Middle Military Department is created with headquarters at Baltimore. It will be commanded by Major GEneral John Dix.
Union - Military
Virginia
Skirmishing occurs at Kernstown as General James Shields retreating Union forces clash with front elements of Stonewall Jackson's command.
Missouri
Skirmishes take place at Post Oak Creek and at Little Santa Fe, 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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