Pictorial history of the war for the Union, volume 2 (of 2)

by Ann S. Stephens

3. Fed. cavalry pursue rebels 20 miles from Richmond, Va. 2,000 prisoners taken.

4. Skirmishing by McKenzie’s division with rebels at Bethany, Va.

4. Tuscaloosa captured and destroyed by Gen. Wilson.

4. The Harriet Deford captured by rebels on the Pawtuxet.

4. President Lincoln holds a levee in Jeff. Davis’ house at Richmond.

5. Secretary Seward thrown from his carriage at Washington, breaking his arm and jaw.

5. Lee is intercepted by Sheridan at Burkesville, Va.

6. Lee is struck near Farmville, and gains partial success, but Sheridan defeats him at Sailors’ creek, capturing over 6,000 prisoners, 16 guns, 400 wagons, &c. Rebel Gens. Ewell, Kershaw, Corse, and Custis Lee captured.

6. H. S. Foote returns to New York by the Etna.

6. Hedges and Downes, guerrillas, executed at Louisville.