I. Events in 1864 Preceding the Campaign
Mar. 9. U. S. Grant made commander in chief of the Union armies. May 4. Butler and the Army of the James capture City Point, Virginia. May 5-7. Battle of the Wilderness. May 8-19. Battle of Spotsylvania Court House. May 23. Battle of North Anna River. May 29. Battle of Totopotomoy Creek. June 3. Battle of Cold Harbor. June 9. Raid by Union cavalry on Petersburg lines.