Civil War Day-By-Day

September 26, 1861

• Skirmish near Fort Thorn, New Mexico Territory

A Chronological History of the Civil War in America¹

• National Fast, observed in accordance with President Lincoln’s recommendation.
• Second action at Lucas Bend, Ky.; rebel loss four
  killed and ?ve prisoners.

1. A Chronological History of the Civil War in America by Richard Swainson Fisher, New York, Johnson and Ward, 1863