Official Rules Version 2 Released

The  Grand Campaign 1861 Official Rules (Version 2) are now available. Many of these rules have already been in effect. Additional rules or changes will take effect at the start of Turn 5. A summary of some of the major changes is listed at the end of the document.

August Cost Sheet Uploaded

The Cost Sheet shows the cost in resource points of units, available upgrades, support, and features. The cost sheet will be revised each month, with changes in some prices and available features. They will be posted on the rules page.

Here is the August 1861 Cost Sheet that players will be using as they expend their resource points earned by occupying objectives and prepare for the next month of campaigning.

Partial Reports Out

A partial set of month-end reports has been provided to each player. Only a few reports are left, which will be provided tomorrow.

Highest casualties in the first month of fighting

The Union (District of the Ohio) suffered slightly more casualties than the Confederates (District of Tennessee) in July 1861. The unit that suffered the most casualties during the month was the 2nd Kentucky Cavalry (US) with 303 casualties from constant skirmishing in the western sector of the campaign theater (Riverside, Orr Tavern, Newport, etc). The heaviest Confederate loss was in the 1st Tennessee Infantry, with 243 losses, largely suffered while trying to stop Colonel Solomon Lewis' advance on Madison during the the last week of July.

The cavalry on both sides suffered heavy losses from almost constant probing and skirmishing. Infantry also took similar losses, primarily along various towns on Kingston Road, although one Confederate brigade managed to go through the month with only minor casualties (less than 50 total).

Reading the Monthly Returns

The District Commanders may receive their monthly returns directly from their Assistant Adjutants General soon. (Other reports will be collected and submitted by their Chiefs of Staff.)  There are three key numbers on the returns:

Aggregate Absent: These men are in the hospital or prisoners. They could still return to the regiment
Aggregate Present: These men are with there regiments or batteries and present for duty.
Aggregate Absent and Present: Total men still on the rolls of the unit.


Original Strength - Aggregate Absent and Present = Number of men who are never coming back to the unit. This could be those who were killed, discharged on surgeons certificate, died in the hospital, or deserted.

For infantry regiments, the strength at muster-in is 1,000 men

For cavalry regiments, the strength at must in is 900 men

For batteries, the strength at must in is 20 men per gun.

weapons recovered on the field

Each side was able to recover some weapons, both from their own fallen men and from those of their enemy, depending on who held possession of the field at the end of the day. Foreign smooth bore muskets are assumed to be of sufficiently poor quality that they are not being considered for re-issue. Of those weapons that could be re-issued, the following types were collected in a quantity of over 100 muskets per type, from the highest to lowest by weapon type:

• Model 1855 Harper's Ferry Rifle
• Model 1854 Austrian Lorenz Rifled Musket
• Model 1853 British Enfield Rifled Musket
• Maynard Carbine
• Model 1841 Mississippi Rifle
• Model 1842 Musket
• Model 1861 Springfield Rifled Musket

Each side will receive a report of the number of weapons collected from the field with their month-end report. 

When new units arrive before Turn 5

Any new units arriving in the campaign theater will arrive on the morning of August 1st at Bristol (Confederate units) or Georgetown (Union units) and ready for orders. The will not appear on the July 31st Returns.

New units can be "purchased" with resource points prior to Turn 5.

Turn 4 End Orders of Battle Going Out

I am about to send out the Turn 4 End Orders of Battle to each player. The players will receive a TC2M OB file with their order of battle as of July 31st and their enemy's order of battle as of July 1st.  On your friendly OOB:

• Ammunition for reflects status on July 31st
• Order of battle and commanders reflects status on July 31st, before the arrival of any new units or any subsequent changes in command structure
• Commanders represent commanders on the field on July 31st. 
• Strength represent present for duty on July 31st. This is after sick call and desertions are deducted. Some units have very few men sick. Others had some major sickness in July. Both sides have provost marshals, so desertion was kept to a minimum. 
• Unit quality represents the quality as of July 31st. All units attained at least a trained (2) level. Others have attained a higher level through combat.

The enemy OOB is prior to any engagements. It is helpful intelligence and can be considered as information collected on the field during combat (e.g. collected or observed weapons) and information gathered from prisoners. Players will be able to see the enemy command structure, units, weapons, commanders, and any units that were trained prior to the campaign.

Again, strengths are only present for duty on July. Monthly returns will be sent out that will show how many are absent. Men who are in the hospital (sick or wounded) or prisoners have not been removed from the rolls and may return. A small percentage of those who were in the hospital have been discharged from service due to disability and have been removed from the rolls with those who were killed and those who deserted. Some returning convalescents joined their units on July 31 and more could join units at the end of June. 

July 1861 Over

July 1861, the first month of the Grand Campaign, is finished. I will now start preparing reports end-of-month reports, that will include returns.  There will be some minor rule adjustments as well. Players will be able to use resource points to call up new units, upgrade current units and acquire additional support for their armies before Turn 5, but I recommend reviewing the month-end reports and any rule changes prior to making final decisions. 

All units that were on the field in July 1861 will start August 1861 with a minimum unit quality of trained (1). I have not formally completed the quality upgrade calculations yet, but a few units may achieve quality levels of good (4) or higher based on their cumulative grades from the first 4 turns. 

Enemy Contact Report No. 12

Contact During the Grand Campaign: 

July 31:

• No Contact

July 30:

• No Contact

July 29:

• No Contact

July 28:

• Shelling at Madison: A small Confederate force advanced south down the Madison Pike toward Union-occupied Madison. After some brief shelling between opposing batteries, the Confederates withdrew to Old Fort. 

July 27:

• Capture of Burlington: Union cavalry enters Burlington, captures a Confederate recruitment officer, and begins destroying railroad tracks and supplies there. 

July 26:

• No Contact

July 25:

• Skirmish at Centerville: A Union cavalry probe from Caesar Ford was turned back by Confederate infantry at Centerville. 
• Engagement at Madison: Continuing its advance down the Madison Pike, a Union command under Colonel Solomon Lewis successfully attacked Confederates defending the rail terminus at Madison. The Confederates retreated south to Harper's Station. 
• Engagement at Newport: Union cavalry concentrated at North Bank and then crossed the South Branch River to attack Newport. They were met by a Confederate cavalry regiment deployed on a hill, repulsed and forced to withdraw back across the river.

July 24:

• Engagement at Newtown: Confederates attacked Newtown for a second day, with additional re-enforcements from Strawderman. The took the town, forcing the Federals to withdraw to Milford. 
• Engagement at Old Fort: Federals advancing south down the Madison Pike after their victory at Sagarville attacked a Confederate infantry regiment deployed at Old Fort and forced it to withdraw to Madison. 

July 23:

• Skirmish at Rowland Mills: Union Cavalry probes toward Rowland Mills and retreats back to Atkins Ford after contact with Confederate infantry. 
• Skirmish at Arlington: A battalion of Union cavalry advances south from Tomlin's Ford and skirmishes with a regiment of Confederate infantry at Arlington before withdrawing. 
• Engagement at Kingston: Union infantry and artillery holding Kingston is re-enforced by infantry from Mount Vernon, but is driven out of the town by Confederate infantry, engineers and artillery advancing from the south and west. 
• Engagement at Sagarville: Two regiments of Union infantry supported by a section of artillery force a regiment of Confederate infantry to abandon Sagarville and retreat down Madison Pike to the south. 
• Engagement at Newtown: Confederates attack Newtown from the east, south, and west. A Confederate infantry regiment enters town and temporarily captures and then damages a piece of Union artillery. A counter-charge by the 4th Ohio drives the Confederates back and they retreat to Whitmer to the south and Strawderman to the west. 

July 22:

• Skirmish at Rowland Mills: A Union cavalry battalion heading south down the Germantown Pike is forced to retreat by Confederate infantry at Rowland Mills. 

July 21:

• No contact

July 20:

• No contact

July 19: 

• Skirmish at Newport: Confederate cavalry attacks Newport for a 3rd Day in a row, with re-enforcements coming in from the east. They finally take the town, with two battalions of cavalry, sending two Federal battalions back across the South Branch, river to North Bank. 

July 18:

• Skirmish at Newport: Confederate cavalry again attempted to take Newport from the south, but was driven back by two battalions of Union cavalry. 
• Engagement at Strawderman: A demi brigade (two regiments) of Union infantry advanced on Strawderman from Parson's Gap and engaged Confederate infantry and a battalion of cavalry. The Federals were forced back to Parson's Gap. 
• Engagement at Sagarville: A regiment of Union infantry moved on Sagarville from Kingston, but was driven back by a Confederate infantry and artillery. 
• Engagement at Mt. Vernon: A Confederate regiment advanced from Doyle's Ford and attempted to take Mt. Vernon from a regiment of Union infantry supported by a battalion of cavalry. After a sharp skirmish, the Confederates withdrew and the Federals held the town. 
• Skirmish at Arlington: Confederates arriving along the Kingston Road from the east drive a battalion of Union Cavalry towards Tomlin's Ford and take possession of the town. 

July 17:

• Skirmish at Atkins Ford: A battalion of Federal cavalry met Mosby's Rangers near the ford as the Confederates were returning from their failed raid on Georgetown.  The Union cavalrymen drove them back northward toward Dover. 
• Engagement at Kingston: A Federal force moved south from Black Horse Tavern and engaged a Confederate regiment at Kingston. The Confederates withdrew to Peyton's Mill, leaving the Union in control of Kingston.
• Engagement at Sagarville: A Confederate force drove back an advance by a small Union force arriving from Mount Zion Church. 
• Engagement at Newtown: A force of Union infantry and a section of Artillery that had been driven out of Newtown on July 11, advanced from Milford and retook the town. 
• Engagement at Cedar Grove: Confederates under Brigadier General Simon B. Buckner demonstrated against Cedar Grove. They made some gains, pressed their attack, and took the town, sending the Union force their in retreat to Greenville. Brigaider General Buckner was wounded during the action. 
• Skirmish at Newport: A battalion of Confederate cavalry advanced north up the Old Stage Road to Newport and engaged a battalion of Federal cavalry deployed in the town. The Confederates were forced to withdraw back to the south. 

July 16:

• Skirmish at East Troy: A regiment of Confederate infantry moved from Centerville to East Troy and forced a battalion of Union cavalry to abandon East Troy and retreat towards Rowland Mills. 

July 15:

• Raid on Georgetown: Mosby's Rangers, a small mounted Confederate force, reached the Union base of supply and depot at Georgetown. It encountered a small Federal garrison there and was forced retreat southward down the Germantown Pike.

July 14:

• No contact

July 13:

• Engagement at Cedar Grove: Confederate Brigadier General Simon Bolivar Buckner advanced from Strawderman to Ceder Grove and engaged a Federal force composed of a regiment of infantry supported by a section of artillery. The Union infantry held as its artillery opened with canister. Buckner was forced to retreat back to Strawderman.

July 12:

• Engagement at Stawderman: Moving east after his victory at Newtown the previous day, Brigadier General Simon Buckner advanced on Strawderman and engaged two regiments of Union infantry on the east edge of town. After a sharp fight in which Confederate artillery moved up for close support of the attack, the Federals were forced to withdraw north towards Parson's Gap. 
• Skirimish at Newport: Two battalions of Federal cavalry crossed the Newport bridge from North Bank, but were opposed by a battalion of Confederate cavalry on the slope between the South Branch River and Newport. The Confederates put up a spirited defense, forcing back each of the enemy battalions at different times, but the Federals rallied and forced the Confederates to abandon Newport and retreat southward down the Old Stage Road. 

July 11: 

• Engagement at Newtown: A Confederate force identified as being under the command of Brigadier General Simon Bolivar Buckner advanced north from its victory on July 9th at Keyser Ford, and engaged a smaller Union force at Newtown. After a fight on the south side of town, the Federals were forced to withdraw towards Milford.
• Skirmish near Irvington: Confederate infantry marching north on the Germantown Pike encountered a Federal cavalry brigade moving south. They met at the Covington farm, just north of Irvington and the Federals broke under fire and retreated back to the north. 

July 10:

• 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 9:

• 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 8:

• No contact

July 7:

• 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 6:

• 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 5:

• 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 4: 

• 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 3: 

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

July 2: 

• No contact

July 1:

• No contact

Shelling at Madison (July 28)

On July 28th, Madison was still occupied by Colonel Lewis' force that had taken the town on the 25th. A small Confederate column arrived on the Madison Pike from the north, but only moved as far as Jenkins Corner. A Confederate battery and Union guns briefly shelled each other as a large body of Confederate staff officers gathered around one of the buildings at Jenkins Corner. Colonel Lewis began to advance his infantry from the foundry toward Jenkins Corner, but the Confederates quickly limbered their guns and withdrew northward to Old Fort.

Smoke over Burlington (July 27)

Telegraph communications through Burlington have been severed on July 27 and citizens at Holbert (southwest of Burlington on the Burlington-Bristol Road) report seeing smoke rising from the direction of the town. Union cavalry is rumored to have occupied the town and started destroying supplies and railroad tracks.

Enemy Contact Report No. 11

Contact During the Grand Campaign: 

July 27:

• Capture of Burlington: Union cavalry enters Burlington, captures a Confederate recruitment officer, and begins destroying railroad tracks and supplies there. 

July 26:

• No Contact

July 25:

• Skirmish at Centerville: A Union cavalry probe from Caesar Ford was turned back by Confederate infantry at Centerville. 
• Engagement at Madison: Continuing its advance down the Madison Pike, a Union command under Colonel Solomon Lewis successfully attacked Confederates defending the rail terminus at Madison. The Confederates retreated south to Harper's Station. 
• Engagement at Newport: Union cavalry concentrated at North Bank and then crossed the South Branch River to attack Newport. They were met by a Confederate cavalry regiment deployed on a hill, repulsed and forced to withdraw back across the river.

July 24:

• Engagement at Newtown: Confederates attacked Newtown for a second day, with additional re-enforcements from Strawderman. The took the town, forcing the Federals to withdraw to Milford. 
• Engagement at Old Fort: Federals advancing south down the Madison Pike after their victory at Sagarville attacked a Confederate infantry regiment deployed at Old Fort and forced it to withdraw to Madison. 

July 23:

• Skirmish at Rowland Mills: Union Cavalry probes toward Rowland Mills and retreats back to Atkins Ford after contact with Confederate infantry. 
• Skirmish at Arlington: A battalion of Union cavalry advances south from Tomlin's Ford and skirmishes with a regiment of Confederate infantry at Arlington before withdrawing. 
• Engagement at Kingston: Union infantry and artillery holding Kingston is re-enforced by infantry from Mount Vernon, but is driven out of the town by Confederate infantry, engineers and artillery advancing from the south and west. 
• Engagement at Sagarville: Two regiments of Union infantry supported by a section of artillery force a regiment of Confederate infantry to abandon Sagarville and retreat down Madison Pike to the south. 
• Engagement at Newtown: Confederates attack Newtown from the east, south, and west. A Confederate infantry regiment enters town and temporarily captures and then damages a piece of Union artillery. A counter-charge by the 4th Ohio drives the Confederates back and they retreat to Whitmer to the south and Strawderman to the west. 

July 22:

• Skirmish at Rowland Mills: A Union cavalry battalion heading south down the Germantown Pike is forced to retreat by Confederate infantry at Rowland Mills. 

July 21:

• No contact

July 20:

• No contact

July 19: 

• Skirmish at Newport: Confederate cavalry attacks Newport for a 3rd Day in a row, with re-enforcements coming in from the east. They finally take the town, with two battalions of cavalry, sending two Federal battalions back across the South Branch, river to North Bank. 

July 18:

• Skirmish at Newport: Confederate cavalry again attempted to take Newport from the south, but was driven back by two battalions of Union cavalry. 
• Engagement at Strawderman: A demi brigade (two regiments) of Union infantry advanced on Strawderman from Parson's Gap and engaged Confederate infantry and a battalion of cavalry. The Federals were forced back to Parson's Gap. 
• Engagement at Sagarville: A regiment of Union infantry moved on Sagarville from Kingston, but was driven back by a Confederate infantry and artillery. 
• Engagement at Mt. Vernon: A Confederate regiment advanced from Doyle's Ford and attempted to take Mt. Vernon from a regiment of Union infantry supported by a battalion of cavalry. After a sharp skirmish, the Confederates withdrew and the Federals held the town. 
• Skirmish at Arlington: Confederates arriving along the Kingston Road from the east drive a battalion of Union Cavalry towards Tomlin's Ford and take possession of the town. 

July 17:

• Skirmish at Atkins Ford: A battalion of Federal cavalry met Mosby's Rangers near the ford as the Confederates were returning from their failed raid on Georgetown.  The Union cavalrymen drove them back northward toward Dover. 
• Engagement at Kingston: A Federal force moved south from Black Horse Tavern and engaged a Confederate regiment at Kingston. The Confederates withdrew to Peyton's Mill, leaving the Union in control of Kingston.
• Engagement at Sagarville: A Confederate force drove back an advance by a small Union force arriving from Mount Zion Church. 
• Engagement at Newtown: A force of Union infantry and a section of Artillery that had been driven out of Newtown on July 11, advanced from Milford and retook the town. 
• Engagement at Cedar Grove: Confederates under Brigadier General Simon B. Buckner demonstrated against Cedar Grove. They made some gains, pressed their attack, and took the town, sending the Union force their in retreat to Greenville. Brigaider General Buckner was wounded during the action. 
• Skirmish at Newport: A battalion of Confederate cavalry advanced north up the Old Stage Road to Newport and engaged a battalion of Federal cavalry deployed in the town. The Confederates were forced to withdraw back to the south. 

July 16:

• Skirmish at East Troy: A regiment of Confederate infantry moved from Centerville to East Troy and forced a battalion of Union cavalry to abandon East Troy and retreat towards Rowland Mills. 

July 15:

• Raid on Georgetown: Mosby's Rangers, a small mounted Confederate force, reached the Union base of supply and depot at Georgetown. It encountered a small Federal garrison there and was forced retreat southward down the Germantown Pike.

July 14:

• No contact

July 13:

• Engagement at Cedar Grove: Confederate Brigadier General Simon Bolivar Buckner advanced from Strawderman to Ceder Grove and engaged a Federal force composed of a regiment of infantry supported by a section of artillery. The Union infantry held as its artillery opened with canister. Buckner was forced to retreat back to Strawderman.

July 12:

• Engagement at Stawderman: Moving east after his victory at Newtown the previous day, Brigadier General Simon Buckner advanced on Strawderman and engaged two regiments of Union infantry on the east edge of town. After a sharp fight in which Confederate artillery moved up for close support of the attack, the Federals were forced to withdraw north towards Parson's Gap. 
• Skirimish at Newport: Two battalions of Federal cavalry crossed the Newport bridge from North Bank, but were opposed by a battalion of Confederate cavalry on the slope between the South Branch River and Newport. The Confederates put up a spirited defense, forcing back each of the enemy battalions at different times, but the Federals rallied and forced the Confederates to abandon Newport and retreat southward down the Old Stage Road. 

July 11: 

• Engagement at Newtown: A Confederate force identified as being under the command of Brigadier General Simon Bolivar Buckner advanced north from its victory on July 9th at Keyser Ford, and engaged a smaller Union force at Newtown. After a fight on the south side of town, the Federals were forced to withdraw towards Milford.
• Skirmish near Irvington: Confederate infantry marching north on the Germantown Pike encountered a Federal cavalry brigade moving south. They met at the Covington farm, just north of Irvington and the Federals broke under fire and retreated back to the north. 

July 10:

• 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 9:

• 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 8:

• No contact

July 7:

• 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 6:

• 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 5:

• 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 4: 

• 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 3: 

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

July 2: 

• No contact

July 1:

• No contact

Union Cavalry Attack at Newtown: July 25th

Cavalry under Colonel Frank L. Wolford has left North Bank on the north side of the South Branch River, and launches an attack against Confederate cavalry deployed north of the town.

Major General Earl J. Starbuck

When he first arrived in Bristol to take command of the District of Tennessee, Major General Earl J. Starbuck was wearing an elaborate dress uniform that was tailored for him by citizens of his home town. This led to men, citizens, and even some of his staff, referring to him as "the Lieutenant General."  This mistaken and informal elevation of rank was never his intent, nor officially sanctioned in any way.  Major General Starbuck has made it clear to his staff that they should not refer to him by a rank which he has not attained, nor should they allow the men or others to do so.

Madison! (July 25)

Federals advancing southward down the Madison Pike attack the rail terminus at Madison.

Upcoming Actions

There has been a minor skirmish (cavalry probe) at Centerville on July 25th.  There will be two more actions on the 25th as the Union attacks Madison and Newport. Madison will be a continuation of the advance of Colonel Solomon Lewis and the 1st and 2nd Indiana (accompanied by a section of Battery "A" 1st Michigan Artillery). Lewis took Sagarville on the 23rd and Old Fort on the 24th, and his target is clearly the rail terminus at Madison. Newport will be renewed cavalry action, but at a larger scale than previously seen there.

Returning to Centerville (July 25)

On July 25th, the 1st Battalion, 3rd Kentucky Cavalry left Caesar Ford for Centerville. The battalion had already skirmished twice at Centerville (July 5th and July 10th). Once again, it met the enemy (a regiment of infantry) at the north side of town. After a brief skirmish, the Union horsemen returned northward to Caesar Ford.

Old Fort (July 24)

After its defeat at Sagarville on July 23rd, the 1st Tennessee under Colonel James Archer withdrew south down the Madison Pike to Old Fort, a relic from earlier days when the region was still the frontier. The 1st Tennessee was pursued the next day by the Federals who had fought them at Sagarville. A section of Union artillery deployed on a hill north of the old fort and opened fire as two regiments of infantry advanced. The Confederates were armed with foreign muskets and the Federals (1st and 2nd Indiana) opened fire from outside of their effective range. The engagement was fought at long range, with the 1st Tennessee eventually ceding Old Fort and retreating south to Madison.

Another Round at Newtown: July 24

On July 24th, Confederates renewed their attack against Newtown with re-enforcements from the west. Two cavalry battalions and a section of artillery advanced from Strawderman, as the 1st Kentucky and 2nd Battalion, 2nd Tennessee Cavalry advanced from Whitmer to the south. The 4th Ohio Volunteer Infantry held the town, but the section of Union artillery that had been there the previous day was no longer present.

Confederate artillery opens the engagement from a position near the Kingston Road, west of Newtown, as cavalry advances past the guns. 

1st Battalion of the 4th Ohio holds the cross roads in town and fires south into the 1st Kentucky (CSA).

The 4th Ohio's 1st Battalion faces south against the 1st Kentucky and a battalion of cavalry, as it's 2nd Battalion faces west down the Kingston Road and fires against two battalions of Confederate cavalry. 

1st Battalion, 1st Kentucky enters the town. 

Hand to hand fighting for a second day in a row between the 1st battalions of the opposing infantry regiments. 

This time the 1st Kentucky has the edge and forces the 1st Battalion, 4th Ohio to retreat. 

The 1st Battalion, 1st Kentucky wheels left and fires into the 2nd Battalion 4th Ohio, which is being hit from three sides. With the losses taken, the 4th Ohio had no choice but to abandon Newtown. 

The 2nd Battalion, 4th Ohio retreated to join the 1st Battalion and withdraw northward to Milford.

Enemy Contact Report No. 10

Contact During the Grand Campaign: 

July 23:

• Skirmish at Rowland Mills: Union Cavalry probes toward Rowland Mills and retreats back to Atkins Ford after contact with Confederate infantry. 
• Skirmish at Arlington: A battalion of Union cavalry advances south from Tomlin's Ford and skirmishes with a regiment of Confederate infantry at Arlington before withdrawing. 
• Engagement at Kingston: Union infantry and artillery holding Kingston is re-enforced by infantry from Mount Vernon, but is driven out of the town by Confederate infantry, engineers and artillery advancing from the south and west. 
• Engagement at Sagarville: Two regiments of Union infantry supported by a section of artillery force a regiment of Confederate infantry to abandon Sagarville and retreat down Madison Pike to the south. 
• Engagement at Newtown: Confederates attack Newtown from the east, south, and west. A Confederate infantry regiment enters town and temporarily captures and then damages a piece of Union artillery. A counter-charge by the 4th Ohio drives the Confederates back and they retreat to Whitmer to the south and Strawderman to the west. 

July 22:

• Skirmish at Rowland Mills: A Union cavalry battalion heading south down the Germantown Pike is forced to retreat by Confederate infantry at Rowland Mills. 

July 21:

• No contact

July 20:

• No contact

July 19: 

• Skirmish at Newport: Confederate cavalry attacks Newport for a 3rd Day in a row, with re-enforcements coming in from the east. They finally take the town, with two battalions of cavalry, sending two Federal battalions back across the South Branch, river to North Bank. 

July 18:

• Skirmish at Newport: Confederate cavalry again attempted to take Newport from the south, but was driven back by two battalions of Union cavalry. 
• Engagement at Strawderman: A demi brigade (two regiments) of Union infantry advanced on Strawderman from Parson's Gap and engaged Confederate infantry and a battalion of cavalry. The Federals were forced back to Parson's Gap. 
• Engagement at Sagarville: A regiment of Union infantry moved on Sagarville from Kingston, but was driven back by a Confederate infantry and artillery. 
• Engagement at Mt. Vernon: A Confederate regiment advanced from Doyle's Ford and attempted to take Mt. Vernon from a regiment of Union infantry supported by a battalion of cavalry. After a sharp skirmish, the Confederates withdrew and the Federals held the town. 
• Skirmish at Arlington: Confederates arriving along the Kingston Road from the east drive a battalion of Union Cavalry towards Tomlin's Ford and take possession of the town. 

July 17:

• Skirmish at Atkins Ford: A battalion of Federal cavalry met Mosby's Rangers near the ford as the Confederates were returning from their failed raid on Georgetown.  The Union cavalrymen drove them back northward toward Dover. 
• Engagement at Kingston: A Federal force moved south from Black Horse Tavern and engaged a Confederate regiment at Kingston. The Confederates withdrew to Peyton's Mill, leaving the Union in control of Kingston.
• Engagement at Sagarville: A Confederate force drove back an advance by a small Union force arriving from Mount Zion Church. 
• Engagement at Newtown: A force of Union infantry and a section of Artillery that had been driven out of Newtown on July 11, advanced from Milford and retook the town. 
• Engagement at Cedar Grove: Confederates under Brigadier General Simon B. Buckner demonstrated against Cedar Grove. They made some gains, pressed their attack, and took the town, sending the Union force their in retreat to Greenville. Brigaider General Buckner was wounded during the action. 
• Skirmish at Newport: A battalion of Confederate cavalry advanced north up the Old Stage Road to Newport and engaged a battalion of Federal cavalry deployed in the town. The Confederates were forced to withdraw back to the south. 

July 16:

• Skirmish at East Troy: A regiment of Confederate infantry moved from Centerville to East Troy and forced a battalion of Union cavalry to abandon East Troy and retreat towards Rowland Mills. 

July 15:

• Raid on Georgetown: Mosby's Rangers, a small mounted Confederate force, reached the Union base of supply and depot at Georgetown. It encountered a small Federal garrison there and was forced retreat southward down the Germantown Pike.

July 14:

• No contact

July 13:

• Engagement at Cedar Grove: Confederate Brigadier General Simon Bolivar Buckner advanced from Strawderman to Ceder Grove and engaged a Federal force composed of a regiment of infantry supported by a section of artillery. The Union infantry held as its artillery opened with canister. Buckner was forced to retreat back to Strawderman.

July 12:

• Engagement at Stawderman: Moving east after his victory at Newtown the previous day, Brigadier General Simon Buckner advanced on Strawderman and engaged two regiments of Union infantry on the east edge of town. After a sharp fight in which Confederate artillery moved up for close support of the attack, the Federals were forced to withdraw north towards Parson's Gap. 
• Skirimish at Newport: Two battalions of Federal cavalry crossed the Newport bridge from North Bank, but were opposed by a battalion of Confederate cavalry on the slope between the South Branch River and Newport. The Confederates put up a spirited defense, forcing back each of the enemy battalions at different times, but the Federals rallied and forced the Confederates to abandon Newport and retreat southward down the Old Stage Road. 

July 11: 

• Engagement at Newtown: A Confederate force identified as being under the command of Brigadier General Simon Bolivar Buckner advanced north from its victory on July 9th at Keyser Ford, and engaged a smaller Union force at Newtown. After a fight on the south side of town, the Federals were forced to withdraw towards Milford.
• Skirmish near Irvington: Confederate infantry marching north on the Germantown Pike encountered a Federal cavalry brigade moving south. They met at the Covington farm, just north of Irvington and the Federals broke under fire and retreated back to the north. 

July 10:

• 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 9:

• 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 8:

• No contact

July 7:

• 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 6:

• 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 5:

• 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 4: 

• 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 3: 

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

July 2: 

• No contact

July 1:

• No contact

Showdown at Kingston: July 23

On the night of July 22nd, the 4th Indiana Volunteer infantry was in Kingston with a section of artillery. On the morning of the 23rd, they prepared for move east to Sagarville, when the enemy appeared: A battalion of engineers armed as infantry and a section of artillery. A regiment of Confederate infantry was also reported to be advancing from the south.  The Federals remained in Kingston, knowing that the 3rd Indiana Volunteers was on its way from Mount Vernon to the east. The day's action would be in Kingston.

The right section of Battery "A," 1st Michigan Light Artillery faces south and fires on the 3rd Tennessee Infantry (CSA) as it advanced on Kingston up the Tavern Road. 

As the Federal artillery fires to the south, the 4th Indiana Infantry faces westward down the Kingston Road where the 2nd Battalion Tennessee Engineers and an unidentified section of artillery advances. 

As the artillery in town starts firing, the 3rd Indiana Infantry marches east on the Kingston Road in support. 

The 3rd Tennessee forms into battle line at the southern end of town and moves forward against the Union guns in the face of canister fire. 

Once in range, the 3rd Tennessee opens fire on Gun No. 3 and Gun No. 4 of Battery "A," 1st Michigan Light Artillery. 

At a church on the western side of town, the 4th Indiana engages with the 2nd Battalion Tennessee Engineers. The engineers are deployed along a stone wall at an orchard. 

Back in the center of town, the 3rd Tennessee charges the guns. Gun No. 3 fires its last round of canister and starts to retreat as the enemy closes in. 

Gun No. 4 is captured by the 3rd Tennessee and wheeled behind the lines as the Confederates take the center of town. A very senior Confederate office was seen encouraging the men and had a horse shot out from under him. 

The 4th Indiana starts to waver around the time the 3rd Tennessee occupies the center of town, threatening their rear. 

The 3rd Indiana pushes into the center of town to link up with the 4th Indiana and exchanges fire with the 3rd Tennessee at close range.  The Federal line wavers and then withdraws northward to Black Horse Tavern, leaving the Confederates in control of Kingston. 

Union Retakes Sagarville: July 23rd

Two Federal infantry regiments and a section of artillery advanced on Sagarville from Mount Zion Church on July 23rd, and found it occupied by a single regiment of Confederate infantry. The artillery deployed northeast of town and began shelling the enemy as the infantry moved in. The Confederates defended the center of town, but were eventually forced to withdraw southward to Old Fort.