” 15—The Agricultural Department created by Congress.
” 12—Natchez, on the Mississippi river, surrendered to Farragut.
” 17—Union forces drive Confederates over the Chickahominy, Va.
” 24—Southern success at Front Royal, Va., over Col. Kenley.
” 25—Gen. Banks, defeated at Winchester, Va., retreats across the Potomac.
” 27—Confederates defeated at Hanover, Va.
” 30—Union troops occupy Corinth, Mississippi.
” 31—Battle of Fair Oaks. Union troops repulsed.
June 1—Battle of Fair Oaks renewed. Southern forces repulsed with heavy loss.