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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