9. Direct communication with Sherman re-established. His army in the vicinity of Savannah.
9. A reconnoitering expedition, under Col. Frencle, leaves Plymouth, N. C.
10. Gen. Sherman’s troops 5 miles from Savannah.
10. Rebel reconnoissance toward the army of the Potomac.
10. Gen. Warren commences starting homeward, and in the evening reaches Sussex C. H. Destroyed, during the trip, over 20 miles of the Weldon railroad, all the stations and depots along the line of march, numerous mills, barns, and dwellings. Entire loss in the expedition about 40 killed and wounded, and a few missing.
10. Gen. Miles returns to his camp. The rebels attack him, but are repulsed.
10. The gunboat Otsego sunk by a rebel torpedo in the Roanoke river.
12. Arrival of Gen. Howard’s messengers at Hilton Head, S. C.
12. Skirmishing between the National and rebel forces before Nashville. The rebels fall back to their main line.
12. Expedition under Gen. Burbridge starts from Bean’s Station, E. Tenn.