Enemy Contact: Report No. 5
Contact During the Grand Campaign:
July 10th:
- Skirmish at Centerville: A regiment of Confederate infantry supported by a cavalry contingent followed up on a victory at Nicholas the previous day by advancing on their defeated foe (a battalion of Federal cavalry) at Centerville. After a fight around the court house in the center of town, the Federals withdrew towards Tomlin's Ford, leaving the Confederates in possession of Centerville.
- Skirmish at Mount Vernon: A battalion of Federal cavalry advanced on southward on the North Branch Road and engaged a regiment of infantry at Mount Vernon. The Federals were driven back to Lyon's Store.
July 9th:
- Skirmish at Orr Tavern: A Confederate cavalry battalion advanced from Monroe and took Orr Tavern from Federal Cavalry, which retreated to Riverside.
- Skirmish at Strawderman: Federal infantry and a section of artillery drove back a probe from Hogbin's Store by a battalion of Confederate cavalry.
- Skirmish at Keyser Ford: Federal cavalry moving south through Whitmer encountered a mixed Confederate force at the Bee Farm near Keyser Ford. The Union cavalrymen were driven back north up the Newtown Road.
- Skirmish at Arlington: A Federal cavalry probe from Tomlin's Ford was stopped at Arlington and driven back by a regiment of infantry.
- Skirmish at Nicholas: Confederate infantry supported by a contingent of cavalry blocked the Centerville Pike at Nicholas, halting a Federal cavalry battalion moving south from Centerville. The Union cavalry withdrew back to the north.
July 8th
July 7th
- Skirmish at Lebanon: Confederates at Lebanon successfully defend the village against an attacking battalion of Federal cavalry. The Union troopers fell back to the north.
- Skirmish at Stawderman: Fresh off a victory at Hogbin's Store, a battalion of Confederate cavalry advances on Strawderman, but is met by two battalions of Union infantry. It is forced back to Hogbin's Store.
- Skirmish at Riverside Bridge (Riverside): A Confederate cavalry battalion advanced on the Newport Road towards Riverside. It was stopped by a Union battalion of cavalry at Riverside Bridge and forced to retreat towards Monroe. A Confederate Brigadier General was seriously wounded during the action.
July 6th:
- Federals at Arlington withdraw to Tomlin's Ford as Confederates approach from Fulton.
- Skirmish at North Bank (Newport Bridge): Confederate cavalry storms Newport Bridge and takes North Bank. Federals withdraw to Knight.
- Skirmish at Cedar Grove: Fresh off victories at Indian Rock Manor and Clinton, a Confederate cavalry battalion attacks Federal units at Cedar Grove, but is forced to withdraw back to Clinton.
- Skirmish at Hogbin's Store: Confederate cavalry takes Hogbin's Store and drives Federal infantry northward to Strawderman.
- Skirmish at Newtown: A Confederate cavalry battalion advanced on Newtown from the south and encounters a Union battery supported by infantry and cavalry. It is forced back to Keyser Ford.
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 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 3rd:
- Federals at Sagarville withdraw west to Newtown as Confederates approach.
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