10. Gen. Averill’s force fought a battle near Wytheville, Va., defeating Gen. Jones and destroying railroad.
10. Crooke defeated rebels near Newbern, capturing 7 guns and many pris.
10. Sec. Stanton reported that Gen. McPherson was within 7 miles of Resaca, Ga.
10. Gen. Sherman in front of Buzzard Roost Gap, Ga.
11. The armies under Grant and Lee engaged with varied success until 11 A. M., when Fed. line was somewhat advanced. Gen. Grant reported to the War Department, that, after 6 days’ fighting, the result was much in favor of the Union arms.
11. After 3 days of skirmishing Feds. drove the rebels back to Rocky Ridge and Buzzard Roost Mountain, Ga.
11. Gen. Sheridan captured Ashland Station, destroying a large amount of stores. He attacked Gen. Stewart at Yellow Tavern, near Richmond, and penetrated the 1st and 2d lines of the rebel defences.
12. The battle between Grant?s and Lee’s army renewed 5 miles below Spottsylvania C. H., Va. Gen. Hancock opened the battle, and made a brilliant assault on A. P. Hill’s division, which he routed. Gen. Grant reported that the day closed leaving between 3,000 and 4,000 prisoners in his hands, including 2 general officers, and over 30 pieces of artillery. In the night Lee abandoned his position.
12. Gen. Sheridan’s army encamped at Walnut Grove and Gaines’ Mills.
12. Gen. Butler’s army engaged.