27. Fight at Philippa, West Virginia, by Col. Mulligan’s Federal troops.
27. Gen. Hooker’s army began its march towards Fredericksburg, Va.
28. Hooker’s army crossed the Rappahannock.
28. Capture of 4 companies of Federals at Morgantown, West Virginia.
28. A rebel regiment surprised and captured near Jackson, Missouri, by artillery and 1st Iowa cavalry.
28. Skirmish near Mill Spring, Kentucky, by Col. Adams’ Federal cavalry.
29. Two companies of the 106th New York, in garrison at Fairmount, W. Va., were captured by rebels under Jackson and Imboden, after a brave resistance in which the rebels suffered severely.
29. Gen. Jackson destroyed the railroad bridges on the Monongahela river.
29. Bombardment of Grand Gulf, Miss., by Porter’s fleet. Rebel works greatly damaged. Fleet considerably injured. 20 killed and many wounded.
30. Gen. Grant’s army lands near Port Gibson, Miss.