” 25—800 Southern soldiers desert, and come into Union lines.
Mar. 2—Sheridan completely routs Gen. Early again, taking 1,700 troops prisoners.
” 4—President Lincoln inaugurated for his second term.
” 10—Gen. Bragg defeated, at Kingston, N. C.
” 15—Gen. Hardee (Confederate) defeated by Sherman’s army.
” 18—The Confederate Congress adjourned. It never met again.
Battle of part of Sherman’s army with Johnston, Confederate, 24,000 strong. Southern forces made six assaults which were withstood. After fighting and manouvering 3 days, Johnston retreated having lost 3,000 men. Sherman lost 1,646.
” 25—Ft. Steadman, near Petersburg, Va., captured by Confederates, but was immediately retaken, with 2,000 prisoners. This attack was made by Lee, preparatory to evacuating Richmond. Grant had about 120,000 troops, Lee 70,000.
” 29—Sheridan commences an expedition to the rear of Richmond to cut off Lee’s retreat South.