13. Rebel cavalry captured 5 steamers with governm’t cattle at Shawneetown.
14. The rebel Gen. Wheeler demanded the surrender of Dalton, Ga., which was refused by Col. Siebold. The rebels entered the town, but were kept at bay by the garrison.
14. The Tallahassee scuttled the ship James Littlefield.
14. Battle of Strawberry Plains, Va. 10th corps take rebel line of breastworks, 4 guns, and 100 prisoners.
15. Gen. Sheridan falls back toward Charlestown, Va.
15. Fighting near Richmond.
15. The Tallahassee scuttled schooners M. A. Howe, Howard, Floral Wreath, Restless, Etta Caroline, and bonded sch’r S. K. Harris.
15. Gen. Steadman reinforces Dalton, and rebels are driven out of town in confusion.
15. Kilpatrick cut West Point, Ga., road at Fairburn, and burned depot.
15. 10th corps threaten Malvern Hill.