October 30, 1861 A Chronological History of the Civil War in America1 All the State prisoners (148) in Fort Lafayette were removed to Fort Warren, Boston Harbor. Rebels attacked the Union camp at Morgantown, Ky., but were repulsed with considerable loss. A Chronological History of the Civil War in America by Richard Swainson Fisher, New [...]

October 29, 1861 A Chronological History of the Civil War in America1 The great naval and military expedition, destined to operate off the Southern coast, sailed from Hampton Roads at 6 A.M.—naval under Com. Dupont and military under Gen. T. W. Sherman.The expedition was composed of the following vessels: three war steamers, six sail war-vessels, [...]

October 28, 1861 A Chronological History of the Civil War in America1 A rebel transportation train captured by Gen. Lane near Butler, Mo. Battle at Cromwell, Ky.; rebels lost two killed and five wounded. Battle at Saratoga, Ky.: Union loss three wounded; rebel loss 13 killed, 17 wounded, and 44 prisoners. A Chronological History of [...]

October 26, 1861 A Chronological History of the Civil War in America1 Rebels routed by the Union troops at Romney, Va., retreated to Winchester. Gallant charge of Major Zagonyi, of Fremont’s Body Guard, with 160 men, through a rebel force 2,000 strong, at Springfield, Mo.; rebels signally defeated and many of them killed. A Chronological [...]

October 24, 1861 The first transcontinental telegraph line across the United States is completed. Western Union completes the final segment of the transcontinental telegraph from Denver to Sacramento. People of West Virginia vote overwhelmingly in favor of creating a new state. A Chronological History of the Civil War in America1 Western section of Pacific Telegraph [...]

October 23, 1861 A Chronological History of the Civil War in America1 Writ of habeas corpus suspended in the District of Columbia, in all cases relating to the military. Skirmish at West Liberty, Mo. A Chronological History of the Civil War in America by Richard Swainson Fisher, New York, Johnson and Ward, 1863

October 22, 1861 The Army of the Potomac [CS] is placed under the Department of Northern Virginia. A Chronological History of the Civil War in America1 Office of the Democrat (secession), at Terre Haute,Ind., destroyed by a portion of the 43d IndianaRegiment. Rebel camp at Buffalo Mills, Mo., broken up. The rebel batteries on the [...]

October 21, 1861 Union forces under Colonel Edward Baker are defeated by Confederate troops in the second major battle of the war. Battle of Leesburg [CS]; Battle of Ball’s Bluff [US]; Battle of Harrison Island [US]; General Nathan Evans [CS] defeats General Charles Stone [US]. Oregon Senator Edward Baker, field commander, becomes the first (and [...]

October 19, 1861 President Davis tries to quell an on-going dispute between Generals Johnston [CS] and Beauregard [CS]. A Chronological History of the Civil War in America1 Skirmish at Big Hurricane Creek, Carroll Co., Mo. A Chronological History of the Civil War in America by Richard Swainson Fisher, New York, Johnson and Ward, 1863

October 18, 1861 A Chronological History of the Civil War in America1 Pacific Telegraph Line completed to Great Salt Lake City. Brigham Young, the Mormon chief, sent a congratulatory dispatch to President Lincoln. A Chronological History of the Civil War in America by Richard Swainson Fisher, New York, Johnson and Ward, 1863

October 17, 1861 A Chronological History of the Civil War in America1 Rebel army retired from Halifax Court House and also from Leesburg, Va. A Chronological History of the Civil War in America by Richard Swainson Fisher, New York, Johnson and Ward, 1863

October 16, 1861 A Chronological History of the Civil War in America1 Recapture of Lexington, Mo., by a small Union force under Major White, the main body of the rebels having previously evacuated the city. Rebels routed at Bolivar, near Harper’s Ferry Sharp skirmish at Ironton, Mo. Battle at Pilot Knob, Mo.; rebels routed. A [...]

October 15, 1861 A Chronological History of the Civil War in America1 Jeff. Thompson captured 50 Union troops at Potosi, Mo. Three steamers dispatched from New York after the “Nashville.” Defeat of the rebels at Frederick, Mo. A Chronological History of the Civil War in America by Richard Swainson Fisher, New York, Johnson and Ward, [...]

October 14, 1861 A Chronological History of the Civil War in America1 Sec. Seward issued a circular to governors of States, advising sea-coast and lake defenses. Linn Creek, Mo., captured by U. S. troops, and a company of rebel troops taken prisoners. A Chronological History of the Civil War in America by Richard Swainson Fisher, [...]

October 13, 1861 A Chronological History of the Civil War in America1 Skirmishing at Beckwith and Tavern Creek, Mo. A Chronological History of the Civil War in America by Richard Swainson Fisher, New York, Johnson and Ward, 1863

October 12, 1861 The Theodora leaves Charleston Harbor for Havana Cuba. On board are the Confederate States of America commissioners to England (James Mason) and France (John Slidell). A Chronological History of the Civil War in America1 Attack by a rebel gun-boat fleet and five ships from New Orleans on the Union blockading squadron, at [...]

October 11, 1861 William S. Rosecrans assumes command of the Federal Department of Western Virginia. A Chronological History of the Civil War in America1 Rebel steamer “Nashville” escaped from Charleston Harbor. Missouri State Convention met. Marshal Kane sent to Fort Lafayette. A Chronological History of the Civil War in America by Richard Swainson Fisher, New [...]

October 10, 1861 A Chronological History of the Civil War in America1 Further advances of the Union troops into Virginia. A Chronological History of the Civil War in America by Richard Swainson Fisher, New York, Johnson and Ward, 1863

October 9, 1861 Union troops repel a Confederate attempt to capture Fort Pickens. A Chronological History of the Civil War in America1 Rebels attack Santa Rosa Island, Fla., and are repulsed by regulars and Wilson’s Zouaves. Advance of the Union lines beyond the Potomac; Lewinsville occupied. Charter election in Baltimore—no disturbance by the secessionists. All [...]

October 8, 1861 General William Tecumseh Sherman replaces General Robert Anderson as commander of the Department of the Cumberland. Anderson had allegedly suffered a severe mental breakdown.

October 7, 1861 Confederate government signs a treaty with the Cherokee Indians. A Chronological History of the Civil War in America1 Gen. W. F. Sherman, relieved. Gen. Robert Anderson relieved of his command in Kentucky, his health not permitting him to enter on active service. Gen. Fremont and his army leave Jefferson City, Mo., in [...]

October 6, 1861 Winfield Scott informs General Robert Anderson that he is relieved of duty by telegram. He relinquishes command of the Department of Kentucky the following day. A Chronological History of the Civil War in America1 Skirmish at Flemington, Ky.; Home Guards defeated the rebels. A Chronological History of the Civil War in America [...]

October 5, 1861 Major papers in London reflect the division over the American Civil War in Britain. In an editorial, the London Post backs an independent Southern Nation. Previously, the London Times had backed the Union. A Chronological History of the Civil War in America1 Unsuccessful efforts of the rebels to retake the Hatteras Inlet [...]

October 3, 1861 Battle of Greenbriar WV A Chronological History of the Civil War in America1 Battle at Greenbrier, Va.; rebels defeated after an hour’s fighting, and a large number of cattle and horses taken by the U. S. troops. Ex-Street Commissioner of New York, Gustavus W. Smith, appointed a brig.-general in the rebel army. [...]