Government - Union
In Washington, President Lincoln wrote of his anxiety over McClellan's position to his Secretary of State: "The loss of enemies does not compensate for the loss of friends."
Confederacy - Military
Virginia
Again the armies near Richmond fought a confused major battle. This one has as many as 8 names: White Oak Swamp, Frayser's Farm, Glendale, Nelson's Crossroads, Charles City Crossroads, New Market Road, Willis' Church and Turkey Bridge.
On this sixth day of the campaign, Lee's Army of Northern Virginia was trying to attack McClellan from the north, across the desolate mire of White Oak Swamp, and from the west.
McClellan realized the plan and effectively halted it, aided by the same lack of coordination which had plagued the Confederate offensive since it began. Jackson again was accused of not carrying out his role, and Longstreet could not break the Union lines.
By night McClellan drew his lines tightly upon Malvern Hill just north of the James. In perhaps the decisive day of the weeklong campaign, Lee lost his last chance to cut McClellan's army in two and prevent it from reaching its haven.
It was clear that Richmond had been saved and a Southern victory of major proportions won, although the Union army was greater in size by far than that of the Confederacy. A Northern officer felt the army had been left to take care of itself "and was saved by its own brave fighting."
Kentucky
There is a small skirmish at HEnderson.
Tennessee
There is a small skirmish at Powell Rover.
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Bibliography
The Civil War Day By Day: An Almanac 1861-1865. E.B. Long with Barbara Long, De Capo, 1971
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
29 June, 1862, Sunday (Battle of Savage's Station)
Confederate - Military
Virginia
Confederate forces north of the Chickahominy cross the stream to follow the retreating McClellan. Confederates south of the river also gave pursuit. However, McClellan's rear guard withstood the disorganized drive that never fully materialized. Jacksonn was again tardy - although critics then and since have had differing views on why.
The withdrawing Union troops were forced to leave 2,500 sick and wounded at Savage's Station o0n the Richmond and York River Railroad east of Richmond.
There was a skirmish on the James River Road near Willis' Church.
There was a skirmish at Peach Orchard / Allen's Farm near Fair Oaks.
Western Virginia
There was a skirmish at Moorefield, Western Virginia.
Union - Military
Virginia
In the Shenandoah Valley there was a Union reconnaissance from Front Royal to Luray (about 22 miles one way).
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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
Confederate forces north of the Chickahominy cross the stream to follow the retreating McClellan. Confederates south of the river also gave pursuit. However, McClellan's rear guard withstood the disorganized drive that never fully materialized. Jacksonn was again tardy - although critics then and since have had differing views on why.
The withdrawing Union troops were forced to leave 2,500 sick and wounded at Savage's Station o0n the Richmond and York River Railroad east of Richmond.
There was a skirmish on the James River Road near Willis' Church.
There was a skirmish at Peach Orchard / Allen's Farm near Fair Oaks.
Western Virginia
There was a skirmish at Moorefield, Western Virginia.
Union - Military
Virginia
In the Shenandoah Valley there was a Union reconnaissance from Front Royal to Luray (about 22 miles one way).
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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, June 28, 2011
28 June, 1862, Saturday (Passage of Vicksburg)
Union - Government
Late in the night, the War Department receives an angry telegram from McClellan, which is addressed to President Lincoln. They obliterate two sentences before showing the telegram to Lincoln.
What Lincoln did read was:
"I have lost this battle because my force was too small," blaming the President and the Administration bitterly and disclaiming responsibility for the defeat at Gaines' Mill despite the fact that he had not used a major part of his army.
The two sentences that Lincoln did not see were:
If I save this army now, I tell you plainly that I owe no thanks to you or any other persons in Washington. You have done your best to sacrifice this army."
Lincoln replied to what he did see of the message: "Save your Army at all events...If you have had a drawn battle, or a repulse, it is the price we pay for the enemy not being in Washington."
Union - Military
Mississippi
At 2 am, Farragutt's fleet was under way from south of Vicksburg, steaming up the Mississippi, in its attempt to force a passage past the batteries of the city. In two columns, the fleet proceeded and by 4 am the battle was joined.
By 6 am, all but three vessels had made it. Fifteen men were killed and thirty wounded in the Union fleet. Confederate casualties were negligible.
The action proved two points: first, a fleet could pass powerful land batteries without excessive damage or danger, and second, it was clear that a fleet alone could not take Vicksburg. A campain that was to last more than a year had begun.
There is a skirmish at Blackland.
South Carolina
In Charleston Harbor, Union troops were pulled off James Island and momentarily gave up the attempt to get at Charleston and its harbor forts from the low-lying islands.
Virginia
On the quietest of the Seven Days in Virginia, McClellan and his army began to withdraw douth from near Richmond toward the James River. Lee reorganized his command for another offensive blow, for by evening he knew the Army of the Potomac, was headed toward the river.
White House on the Pamunkey, was evacuated and burned. There was fighting at Garnett's and Golding's Farms, and at Dispatch Station on the Richmond and York River Railroad. Meanwhile, the navy moved up the James from Fort Monroe to open communications, with McClellan's army expected at Harrison's Landing.
Tennessee
There was a skrimish at Sparta.
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Bibliography
The Civil War Day By Day: An Almanac 1861-1865. E.B. Long with Barbara Long, De Capo, 1971
Late in the night, the War Department receives an angry telegram from McClellan, which is addressed to President Lincoln. They obliterate two sentences before showing the telegram to Lincoln.
What Lincoln did read was:
"I have lost this battle because my force was too small," blaming the President and the Administration bitterly and disclaiming responsibility for the defeat at Gaines' Mill despite the fact that he had not used a major part of his army.
The two sentences that Lincoln did not see were:
If I save this army now, I tell you plainly that I owe no thanks to you or any other persons in Washington. You have done your best to sacrifice this army."
Lincoln replied to what he did see of the message: "Save your Army at all events...If you have had a drawn battle, or a repulse, it is the price we pay for the enemy not being in Washington."
Union - Military
Mississippi
At 2 am, Farragutt's fleet was under way from south of Vicksburg, steaming up the Mississippi, in its attempt to force a passage past the batteries of the city. In two columns, the fleet proceeded and by 4 am the battle was joined.
By 6 am, all but three vessels had made it. Fifteen men were killed and thirty wounded in the Union fleet. Confederate casualties were negligible.
The action proved two points: first, a fleet could pass powerful land batteries without excessive damage or danger, and second, it was clear that a fleet alone could not take Vicksburg. A campain that was to last more than a year had begun.
There is a skirmish at Blackland.
South Carolina
In Charleston Harbor, Union troops were pulled off James Island and momentarily gave up the attempt to get at Charleston and its harbor forts from the low-lying islands.
Virginia
On the quietest of the Seven Days in Virginia, McClellan and his army began to withdraw douth from near Richmond toward the James River. Lee reorganized his command for another offensive blow, for by evening he knew the Army of the Potomac, was headed toward the river.
White House on the Pamunkey, was evacuated and burned. There was fighting at Garnett's and Golding's Farms, and at Dispatch Station on the Richmond and York River Railroad. Meanwhile, the navy moved up the James from Fort Monroe to open communications, with McClellan's army expected at Harrison's Landing.
Tennessee
There was a skrimish at Sparta.
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Bibliography
The Civil War Day By Day: An Almanac 1861-1865. E.B. Long with Barbara Long, De Capo, 1971
27 June 2011: Friday (Battle of Gaines' Mill)
Union - Government
In Washington, President Lincoln accepted GEneral Fremont's resignation, which had been offered on June 17. With this resignation, Fremont's military career ends.
In northern Virginia, John Pope assumes command of his new Army of Virginia.
Confederacy - Military/Government
General Bragg assumes permanent command of the Department of the West.
Confederates - Military
Virginia
Robert E. Lee had to strike again. Most of his army had moved away from Richmond and there was little between the capitol and the Confederacy and the main Union Army of the Potomac. But General McClellan, too, was in troubble. The enemy was on his right flank and rear. Fitz John Porter, north of the Chickahominy, was ordered to hold Gaines' Mill at any cost so as to enable McClellan to prepare a change of base to the James River.
Confederates attacked in midafternoon across ravines, fields and swamps against the strong semicircle defence positions. Again there was poor coordination by Southern commanders, and again the Union soldiers exacted great toll. Again Jackson was delayed.
At dark, John Bell Hood's TExas brigade and troops of George E. Pickett broke through Porter's line. But the disorganized Confederates could not fully exploit the success, despite confusion among the Union troops. Porter withdrew the remains of his corps across the Chickahominy and rejoined the main Army of the Potomac.
South of the river, there had been only minor fighting at Fair Oaks and elsewhere as John Bankhead Magruder skillfully demonstrated with his inferior force against the bulk of the Union army.
Porter had perhaps 36,000 soldiers ready for duty with 894 killed, 3107 wounded, and 2,836 missing or captured, for a total of 6,837 casualties.
Confederate effectives numbered about 57,000, with casualties around 8,750.
McClellan withdraws and retreats to the James in the face of the Southern drive. Some will call it a strategic withdrawal rather than a defeat. Others call it "the great skedaddle."
Mississippi
At Vicksburg, a mortar bombardment from the south continued and Union troops began the active phase of their canal diggingon the Louisiana side, across from the threatened fortress.
Arkansas
There is a skirmish at Stewart's Plantation.
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Bibliography
The Civil War Day By Day: An Almanac 1861-1865. E.B. Long with Barbara Long, De Capo, 1971
In Washington, President Lincoln accepted GEneral Fremont's resignation, which had been offered on June 17. With this resignation, Fremont's military career ends.
In northern Virginia, John Pope assumes command of his new Army of Virginia.
Confederacy - Military/Government
General Bragg assumes permanent command of the Department of the West.
Confederates - Military
Virginia
Robert E. Lee had to strike again. Most of his army had moved away from Richmond and there was little between the capitol and the Confederacy and the main Union Army of the Potomac. But General McClellan, too, was in troubble. The enemy was on his right flank and rear. Fitz John Porter, north of the Chickahominy, was ordered to hold Gaines' Mill at any cost so as to enable McClellan to prepare a change of base to the James River.
Confederates attacked in midafternoon across ravines, fields and swamps against the strong semicircle defence positions. Again there was poor coordination by Southern commanders, and again the Union soldiers exacted great toll. Again Jackson was delayed.
At dark, John Bell Hood's TExas brigade and troops of George E. Pickett broke through Porter's line. But the disorganized Confederates could not fully exploit the success, despite confusion among the Union troops. Porter withdrew the remains of his corps across the Chickahominy and rejoined the main Army of the Potomac.
South of the river, there had been only minor fighting at Fair Oaks and elsewhere as John Bankhead Magruder skillfully demonstrated with his inferior force against the bulk of the Union army.
Porter had perhaps 36,000 soldiers ready for duty with 894 killed, 3107 wounded, and 2,836 missing or captured, for a total of 6,837 casualties.
Confederate effectives numbered about 57,000, with casualties around 8,750.
McClellan withdraws and retreats to the James in the face of the Southern drive. Some will call it a strategic withdrawal rather than a defeat. Others call it "the great skedaddle."
Mississippi
At Vicksburg, a mortar bombardment from the south continued and Union troops began the active phase of their canal diggingon the Louisiana side, across from the threatened fortress.
Arkansas
There is a skirmish at Stewart's Plantation.
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Bibliography
The Civil War Day By Day: An Almanac 1861-1865. E.B. Long with Barbara Long, De Capo, 1971
Sunday, June 26, 2011
26 June, 1862: Thursday (Battle of Mechanicsville)
Government - Union
A primary command change is announced in Washington. Major GEneral John Pope is formally assigned command of the newly created Army of Virginia, which included the old Mountain Department, the Department of the Rappahannock, and the Department of the Shenandoah. The main task of the new command was to protect Washington and, more importantly, to consolidate all land forces in Virginia, not including the army of the Potomac, so that they could move overland to aid McClellan and take the pressure off his army near Richmond. At the same time Lincoln continued to tell McClellan that he was sending him all the men possible.
Military - Confederacy
Virginia
The Seven Days continue.
Three Confederate divisions are ready to strike at McClellan's east of Richmond. Stonewall Jackson's force was not yet up, but Lee's plan was clear. A. P. Hill was to cross the Chickahominy at Meadow Bridge, push the Union troops out of Mechanicsville, and clear the way for D. H. Hill and Longstreet.
Jackson was to come in on the left and all were to sweep backward Fitz John Porter's large Union corps. The rest of the Union army was out of reach, on the southwest side of the Chickahominy.
But where was Jackson and his men?
At 3 pm A. P. Hill attacked without him. The Confederates pushed through Mechanicsville as planned and Porter fell back to Beeaver Dam Creek and Ellerson's Mill to a strong, prepared position.Hill did not stop, but threw his men forward in frontal assault. The charge was a failure.
Jackson did not get into things, the first of several delays charged to Jackson during the Seven Days.
The cost for the Confederates was 1484, to 361 for the Union, with effective forces engaged of 14,000 Confederates and over 15,000 Union.
During the night, Porter, threatened by the bulk of the Confederate army, withdrew to another prepared position near Gaines' Mill, behind Boatswain Swamp.
Military - Union
His base at White House on the Pamunkey severely threatened by the Confederates, General McClellan ordered his supplies sent to the James River, where a new base would be set up at Harrison's Landing.
Mississippi
On the Mississippi, the mortar boats bombarded the Confederate gun positions at Vicksburg from the south, preparing the way for Farragutt's fleet to pass to the north and hook up with the gunboats above Vicksburg.
Bibliography
The Civil War Day By Day: An Almanac 1861-1865. E.B. Long with Barbara Long, De Capo, 1971
A primary command change is announced in Washington. Major GEneral John Pope is formally assigned command of the newly created Army of Virginia, which included the old Mountain Department, the Department of the Rappahannock, and the Department of the Shenandoah. The main task of the new command was to protect Washington and, more importantly, to consolidate all land forces in Virginia, not including the army of the Potomac, so that they could move overland to aid McClellan and take the pressure off his army near Richmond. At the same time Lincoln continued to tell McClellan that he was sending him all the men possible.
Military - Confederacy
Virginia
The Seven Days continue.
Three Confederate divisions are ready to strike at McClellan's east of Richmond. Stonewall Jackson's force was not yet up, but Lee's plan was clear. A. P. Hill was to cross the Chickahominy at Meadow Bridge, push the Union troops out of Mechanicsville, and clear the way for D. H. Hill and Longstreet.
Jackson was to come in on the left and all were to sweep backward Fitz John Porter's large Union corps. The rest of the Union army was out of reach, on the southwest side of the Chickahominy.
But where was Jackson and his men?
At 3 pm A. P. Hill attacked without him. The Confederates pushed through Mechanicsville as planned and Porter fell back to Beeaver Dam Creek and Ellerson's Mill to a strong, prepared position.Hill did not stop, but threw his men forward in frontal assault. The charge was a failure.
Jackson did not get into things, the first of several delays charged to Jackson during the Seven Days.
The cost for the Confederates was 1484, to 361 for the Union, with effective forces engaged of 14,000 Confederates and over 15,000 Union.
During the night, Porter, threatened by the bulk of the Confederate army, withdrew to another prepared position near Gaines' Mill, behind Boatswain Swamp.
Military - Union
His base at White House on the Pamunkey severely threatened by the Confederates, General McClellan ordered his supplies sent to the James River, where a new base would be set up at Harrison's Landing.
Mississippi
On the Mississippi, the mortar boats bombarded the Confederate gun positions at Vicksburg from the south, preparing the way for Farragutt's fleet to pass to the north and hook up with the gunboats above Vicksburg.
Bibliography
The Civil War Day By Day: An Almanac 1861-1865. E.B. Long with Barbara Long, De Capo, 1971
Saturday, June 25, 2011
The Union League
From Wikipedia:
A Union League is one of a number of organizations established starting in 1862, during the American Civil War to promote loyalty to the Union and the policies of Abraham Lincoln. They were also known as Loyal Leagues. They comprised upper middle class men who supported efforts such as the United States Sanitary Commission, which helped treat wounded soldiers after battle. The Clubs supported the Republican Party, with funding, organizational support, and political activism.
Many of these organizations survive. Membership in the league is selective, and is comparable in social status to membership in a country club. Union League buildings often serve as venues for lavish social events. During Reconstruction, Union Leagues were formed across the South after 1867 as working auxiliaries of the Republican Party. They mobilized freedmen to register to vote and to vote Republican. They discussed political issues, promoted civic projects, and mobilized workers opposed to certain employers. Most branches were segregated but there were a few that were racially integrated. The leaders of the all-black units were mostly urban blacks from the North, who had never been slaves.
After the Civil War, the Union League Club of New York founded the Metropolitan Museum of Art, built the Statue of Liberty's pedestal and built Grant's Tomb. The Union League of Philadelphia—the first Union League—still exists, as do the Union League Clubs of New York and Chicago. The building of the former Union League Club of Brooklyn now serves as a senior citizens' home, while the home of the former Union League Club of New Haven is used as a restaurant.
The Union League Civic and Arts Foundation was established in 1949 as a public, not-for-profit charitable and educational organization. The Foundation's mission is one of community enrichment; it is funded largely by contributions from members of the Union League Club of Chicago. Famous members include Cyrus McCormick, Robert Todd Lincoln, Daniel Burnham, William D. Boyce. and Charles D. Barney.
Today, the most prominent of the remaining union leagues is the oldest and first: The Union League of Philadelphia. Founded in 1862 as a patriotic society to support the Union and the policies of President Abraham Lincoln, it laid the philosophical foundation of other Union Leagues across a nation torn by Civil War. The Union League of Philadelphia has hosted U.S. presidents, heads of state, industrialists, entertainers and visiting dignitaries from around the globe. It has also given loyal support to the American military in each conflict since the Civil War, and continues to be driven by its founding motto, "Love of Country Leads." Although no longer exclusively Republican or male in membership, The Union League of Philadelphia has maintained its identity as distinctly traditional and politically conservative.
The classic French Renaissance-styled Union League of Philadelphia building, with its brick and brownstone façade and dramatic twin circular staircases leading to the main entrance on Broad Street, was designed by John Fraser and completed in May 1865 [the opening was originally scheduled for March 1865, with President Lincoln in attendance, but was delayed due to Civil War-related construction supply shortages].
Additions to the building in the Beaux Arts style, by Philadelphia architect Horace Trumbauer and his chief designer Julian Abele and completed in 1910 and 1911, expanded the building to occupy an entire city block. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. Adorning the walls and hallways is The Union League of Philadelphia’s distinguished collection of art and artifacts. The collection is a rich, historical chronicle of Philadelphia’s unique imprint upon the American landscape from the 19th century to today and is recognized by historians and art experts as valuable components of our shared American history. A major Heritage Center is currently being added on-site to provide a permanent venue where The Union League of Philadelphia's extensive Civil War-related archives and collections can be stored and viewed by members and visiting scholars.
BLT Architects designed long-term interior renovations for the Union League of Philadelphia building to ensure structural integrity, enhance operating cost effectiveness, and respond to the constantly evolving needs of the club’s members. In 2005 the main kitchen was upgraded to improve handicap access. The Heritage room, one of the building’s most historic rooms; The Meredith, a fine dining room; the Cigar Lounge and first floor's Grand Corridor were all renovated and updated. In 2007 the Inn at the Union League of Philadelphia building was renovated by BLT Architects with the addition of 17 new guestrooms. In 2009 BLT Architects updated dining facilities for the restaurant at the Union League of Philadelphia building to accommodate its 3,500 members.
In the 21st century, the Union League of Philadelphia is home to members who keep alive the League’s traditions. As they did in 1862, today’s members represent the Philadelphia region’s Republican leaders in business, education, religion, the arts and culture. The Union League of Philadelphia’s civic participation and philanthropic outreach takes the form of three charitable foundations: The Youth Work Foundation, The Scholarship Foundation and The Abraham Lincoln Foundation, which educate the public about our nation’s history, recognize student role models in our region’s schools, and provide awards and scholarships to deserving students.
A Union League is one of a number of organizations established starting in 1862, during the American Civil War to promote loyalty to the Union and the policies of Abraham Lincoln. They were also known as Loyal Leagues. They comprised upper middle class men who supported efforts such as the United States Sanitary Commission, which helped treat wounded soldiers after battle. The Clubs supported the Republican Party, with funding, organizational support, and political activism.
Many of these organizations survive. Membership in the league is selective, and is comparable in social status to membership in a country club. Union League buildings often serve as venues for lavish social events. During Reconstruction, Union Leagues were formed across the South after 1867 as working auxiliaries of the Republican Party. They mobilized freedmen to register to vote and to vote Republican. They discussed political issues, promoted civic projects, and mobilized workers opposed to certain employers. Most branches were segregated but there were a few that were racially integrated. The leaders of the all-black units were mostly urban blacks from the North, who had never been slaves.
After the Civil War, the Union League Club of New York founded the Metropolitan Museum of Art, built the Statue of Liberty's pedestal and built Grant's Tomb. The Union League of Philadelphia—the first Union League—still exists, as do the Union League Clubs of New York and Chicago. The building of the former Union League Club of Brooklyn now serves as a senior citizens' home, while the home of the former Union League Club of New Haven is used as a restaurant.
The Union League Civic and Arts Foundation was established in 1949 as a public, not-for-profit charitable and educational organization. The Foundation's mission is one of community enrichment; it is funded largely by contributions from members of the Union League Club of Chicago. Famous members include Cyrus McCormick, Robert Todd Lincoln, Daniel Burnham, William D. Boyce. and Charles D. Barney.
Today, the most prominent of the remaining union leagues is the oldest and first: The Union League of Philadelphia. Founded in 1862 as a patriotic society to support the Union and the policies of President Abraham Lincoln, it laid the philosophical foundation of other Union Leagues across a nation torn by Civil War. The Union League of Philadelphia has hosted U.S. presidents, heads of state, industrialists, entertainers and visiting dignitaries from around the globe. It has also given loyal support to the American military in each conflict since the Civil War, and continues to be driven by its founding motto, "Love of Country Leads." Although no longer exclusively Republican or male in membership, The Union League of Philadelphia has maintained its identity as distinctly traditional and politically conservative.
The classic French Renaissance-styled Union League of Philadelphia building, with its brick and brownstone façade and dramatic twin circular staircases leading to the main entrance on Broad Street, was designed by John Fraser and completed in May 1865 [the opening was originally scheduled for March 1865, with President Lincoln in attendance, but was delayed due to Civil War-related construction supply shortages].
Additions to the building in the Beaux Arts style, by Philadelphia architect Horace Trumbauer and his chief designer Julian Abele and completed in 1910 and 1911, expanded the building to occupy an entire city block. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. Adorning the walls and hallways is The Union League of Philadelphia’s distinguished collection of art and artifacts. The collection is a rich, historical chronicle of Philadelphia’s unique imprint upon the American landscape from the 19th century to today and is recognized by historians and art experts as valuable components of our shared American history. A major Heritage Center is currently being added on-site to provide a permanent venue where The Union League of Philadelphia's extensive Civil War-related archives and collections can be stored and viewed by members and visiting scholars.
BLT Architects designed long-term interior renovations for the Union League of Philadelphia building to ensure structural integrity, enhance operating cost effectiveness, and respond to the constantly evolving needs of the club’s members. In 2005 the main kitchen was upgraded to improve handicap access. The Heritage room, one of the building’s most historic rooms; The Meredith, a fine dining room; the Cigar Lounge and first floor's Grand Corridor were all renovated and updated. In 2007 the Inn at the Union League of Philadelphia building was renovated by BLT Architects with the addition of 17 new guestrooms. In 2009 BLT Architects updated dining facilities for the restaurant at the Union League of Philadelphia building to accommodate its 3,500 members.
In the 21st century, the Union League of Philadelphia is home to members who keep alive the League’s traditions. As they did in 1862, today’s members represent the Philadelphia region’s Republican leaders in business, education, religion, the arts and culture. The Union League of Philadelphia’s civic participation and philanthropic outreach takes the form of three charitable foundations: The Youth Work Foundation, The Scholarship Foundation and The Abraham Lincoln Foundation, which educate the public about our nation’s history, recognize student role models in our region’s schools, and provide awards and scholarships to deserving students.
25 June 1862: Wednesday - the Seven Days begin
Government - Union
President Lincoln leaves West Point in the morning after his conference with GEneral Scott and reaches WAshington in early evening.
Civilian - Union
At Pekin, Illinois, a grup known as the Union League is organized. A patriotic and political group, it will have considerable influence in poostwar years. Its wartime purpose was to bolster Northern morale and faith.
Military - Union
Virginia
What will become known as the Seven Days Campaign before Richmond begins mildly enough, with the secondary engagement known variously as Oak Grove, King's School House, French's Field, or The Orchard.
General Georgw B. McClellan orders forward advance units on his left which he said were prepatory to a general forward movement. However, the main attack by men of Samuel Heintzelman's corps was well met by Confederate forces under Benjamin Huger.
By evening there was little change in the lines a few miles east of Richmond.
Union lost at least 51 killed, 401 wounded, and 64 missing for 516
Confederates lost 40 killed, 263 wounded, and 13 missing for 316.
In the Confederate ranks, the mild Union advance did not upset the plans for the attack scheduled for June 26. Jackson's forces were approaching from the west and north, and it was hoped all would be ready for a coordinated attack on McClellan's right.
Arkansas
There is a skirmish at Yellville.
Western Virginia
There is a skirmish at Mungo Flats.
Tennessee
There is a skirmish near La Fayette Station
Mississippi
On the Mississippi, Thomas Williams and his 3,000 Union troops , escorted by Farragutt's squadron arrives opposite Vicksburg, where they are about to start attempting to dig a canal across Swampy Toe in an attempt to isolate the city.
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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 leaves West Point in the morning after his conference with GEneral Scott and reaches WAshington in early evening.
Civilian - Union
At Pekin, Illinois, a grup known as the Union League is organized. A patriotic and political group, it will have considerable influence in poostwar years. Its wartime purpose was to bolster Northern morale and faith.
Military - Union
Virginia
What will become known as the Seven Days Campaign before Richmond begins mildly enough, with the secondary engagement known variously as Oak Grove, King's School House, French's Field, or The Orchard.
General Georgw B. McClellan orders forward advance units on his left which he said were prepatory to a general forward movement. However, the main attack by men of Samuel Heintzelman's corps was well met by Confederate forces under Benjamin Huger.
By evening there was little change in the lines a few miles east of Richmond.
Union lost at least 51 killed, 401 wounded, and 64 missing for 516
Confederates lost 40 killed, 263 wounded, and 13 missing for 316.
In the Confederate ranks, the mild Union advance did not upset the plans for the attack scheduled for June 26. Jackson's forces were approaching from the west and north, and it was hoped all would be ready for a coordinated attack on McClellan's right.
Arkansas
There is a skirmish at Yellville.
Western Virginia
There is a skirmish at Mungo Flats.
Tennessee
There is a skirmish near La Fayette Station
Mississippi
On the Mississippi, Thomas Williams and his 3,000 Union troops , escorted by Farragutt's squadron arrives opposite Vicksburg, where they are about to start attempting to dig a canal across Swampy Toe in an attempt to isolate the city.
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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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