26. Battle near Helena, Ark. Federal forces at first were unsuccessful, but afterward repulsed the enemy and charged through their lines.
26. Engagement at Point of Rocks, Md.
26. The rebels made an attempt to flank Gen. Butler’s position.
26. Gen. Stoneman dispatched a cavalry force to destroy the Macon and Western railroad. They succeeded in destroying 18 miles of track, and in capturing 500 rebels, when they were in turn attacked, the prisoners released, and 1,000 of Gen. McCook’s troops captured.
27. Fed. army attacked while crossing James river. A spirited engagement in which the rebels were driven back.
27. Gen. O. O. Howard assumed command of the Department and Army of the Tennessee, lately commanded by Gen. McPherson.
21. The siege of Atlanta commenced. The 15th corps of Sherman’s army assaulted the rebels in force and defeated them. The rebel army under Hood was repeatedly hurled against Sherman’s army, but as often rolled back and cut to pieces. The rebels suffered severely without gaining any advantage.
28. An expedition sent into N. C.
28. Gen. Hooker relieved of his command at his own request.
28. Fed. gunboats in Louisiana destroyed a large amount of rebel lumber and 2 saw mills.