Friday, June 14, 2019

Enemy Contact: Report No. 2

Contact During the Grand Campaign: 



July 3rd: 

  • Federals at Sagarville withdraw west to Newtown as Confederates approach. 

July 4th: 

  • Federals at Indian Rock Manor withdraw northward to Clinton as Confederates approach
  • Skirmish at East Troy: Confederates are forced to withdraw west to Centerville

July 5th: 

  • Skirmish at Centerville: Confederates almost take Centerville early in the morning, but are unable to do so. They wound and capture the Federal commanding officer prior to withdrawing to Nicholas. 
  • Skirmish at Clinton: Confederate attack the town from the south and force Federals to withdraw northward to Cedar Grove. 
  • Skirmish at Newport: Confederates advance against Newport, arriving in the afternoon to skirmish with Federals southeast of town. Federals are forced back across the river to North Bank

July 6th:

  • Federals at Arlington withdraw to Tomlin's Ford as Confederates approach from Fulton
  • Skirmishing at North Bank (Newport Bridge) , Cedar Grove, Newtown, and Hogbin's Store. Results not yet determined. 

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