23 June, 1862: Monday

Government - Union
President Lincoln leaves Washington, DC late in the afternoon for New York and West Point, where he will confer with General Winfield Scott.

Military - Confederacy
Virginia
Robert E. Lee gathers his principle genwrals at Dabbs' House, north of Richmond. Stonewall Jackson is one of those present - he had went on ahead of his army, wich was coming from the Shenandoah.

Although Lee had already decided to take the offensive, many details had to be worked out. Richmond could not withstand a seige, an offensive now was imperative. Lee pointed out that this attack must turn McClellan's line.

After stating his case, Lee withdrew, allowing the other officers to work out the plans which were approved. The drive was to begin June 26. After this, Jackson headed west again to hurry forward his indispensable three divisions.

An unrelated skirmish takes place at New Kent Court House.

Missouri
A skirmish takes place at Pineville and near Raytown.

Arkansas
A skirmish takes place at Augustus.

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