6. Gen. Butler’s forces effected a successful landing near Fort Fisher, N. C., without resistance.
6. Gunboat Com. Jones blown up by rebel torpedo on James river.
7. Gen. Grant’s army in pursuit of Lee, having marched 15 miles on the night of the 6th.
7. Tunnel Hill, Ga., taken by Gen. Thomas.
7. Severe fight at Todd’s Tavern, between Custar’s and rebel cavalry. Loss, 250 on each side.
7. Battle near Petersburg, Va., between Gen. Butler’s army and the rebels.
7. Tazewell salt-works destroyed by Gen. Averill.
8. General Hancock’s corps passed through Spottsylvania C. H. at daylight, and, at noon, his headquarters were 20 miles south of the battle-field of the 6th.
8. Battle of Spottsylvania C. H., Va., commenced. The armies near Spottsylvania C. H. engaged from 8 to 12 M., at which time Fed. forces gained the point for which they contended. At 6 P. M., 2 fresh divisions were thrown in, and, after a severe engagement of an hour and a half, the rebel position was carried, and their first line of breastworks occupied.
8. General engagement at Mill Creek Gap, Ga.