Civilian/Military - Union
Minnesota
In southwestern Minnesota on this day, an uprising of Sioux begins and will last until September 23. The Sioux, facing starvation on their reservations, revolt. After killing settlers near Acton, the warriors continue their depredations for some weeks.
Troops under former Minnesota governor Henry Hastings Sibley move in and successfully defend New Ulm and Fort Ridgely and defeat the Sioux at Woods Lake on Sept 23. More than 1,000 Indians were captured and on Dec 26, 38 Sioux were executed at Mankato. The uprising took from 450-600 lives of white settlers and soldiers - exact figures are unknown.
Military - Confederates
Virginia
Major General James E. B. Stuart was assigned to command all the cavalry of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia.
A reconnaissance takes place toward Forge Bridge.
Kentucky
There is a skirmish near Mammoth Cave.
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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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