London, October 15, 1861 In your last letters I am not a little sorry to see that you are falling into the way that to us at this distance seems to be only the mark of weak men, of complaining and fault-finding over the course of events. In mere newspaper correspondents who are not expected [...]

October 15, 1861 A Chronological History of the Civil War in America1 Jeff. Thompson captured 50 Union troops at Potosi, Mo. Three steamers dispatched from New York after the “Nashville.” Defeat of the rebels at Frederick, Mo. A Chronological History of the Civil War in America by Richard Swainson Fisher, New York, Johnson and Ward, [...]

OCTOBER 14th.—Kissing goes by favor! Col. M____r, of Maryland, whose published letter of objuration of the United States Government attracted much attention some time since, is under the ban. He came hither and tendered his services to this government, but failed to get the employment applied for, though his application was urged by Mr. Hunter, [...]

Boston, October 14, 1861 My impression is that we are on the eve of great movements and the naval expedition, if successful, will open the ball. We can see little in the papers, but it looks to me as if the correspondents were at fault. But in truth McClellan is coiling himself up for a [...]

October 14, 1861 A Chronological History of the Civil War in America1 Sec. Seward issued a circular to governors of States, advising sea-coast and lake defenses. Linn Creek, Mo., captured by U. S. troops, and a company of rebel troops taken prisoners. A Chronological History of the Civil War in America by Richard Swainson Fisher, [...]

OCTOBER 13th.—Another little success, but not in this vicinity. Gen. Anderson, of South Carolina, in the night crossed to Santa Rosa Island and cut up Billy Wilson’s regiment of New York cut-throats and thieves, under the very guns of Fort Pickens.

October 13, 1861 A Chronological History of the Civil War in America1 Skirmishing at Beckwith and Tavern Creek, Mo. A Chronological History of the Civil War in America by Richard Swainson Fisher, New York, Johnson and Ward, 1863

OCTOBER 12th.—Col. Wright has had a race with the Yankees on the North Carolina coast. They fled to their works before his single regiment with such precipitation as to leave many of their arms and men behind. We lost but one man: and he was fat, broke his wind, and died in the pursuit.

October 12, 1861 The Theodora leaves Charleston Harbor for Havana Cuba. On board are the Confederate States of America commissioners to England (James Mason) and France (John Slidell). A Chronological History of the Civil War in America1 Attack by a rebel gun-boat fleet and five ships from New Orleans on the Union blockading squadron, at [...]

OCTOBER 11th.—And Wise has had bloody fighting with Rosecrans in Western Virginia. He can beat the enemy at fighting; but they beat him at manœuvring, with the use of the guides Gen. Winder has sent them from our prisons here.

MANASSAS JUNCTION, October 11, 1861 Dear Mother: I would have written as soon as I received your letter if the box had come with it, but as the captain could not bring them with him, he had to get them transported on freight, which did not arrive until yesterday. You never saw such a mess [...]

October 11, 1861 William S. Rosecrans assumes command of the Federal Department of Western Virginia. A Chronological History of the Civil War in America1 Rebel steamer “Nashville” escaped from Charleston Harbor. Missouri State Convention met. Marshal Kane sent to Fort Lafayette. A Chronological History of the Civil War in America by Richard Swainson Fisher, New [...]

OCTOBER 10th.—A victory—but not in the East. I expect none here while there is such a stream of travel flowing Northward. It was in Missouri, at Lexington. Gen. Price has captured the town and made several thousand prisoners, whom he dismissed on parole.

Bird’s Point, October 10, 1861. I have just finished a dinner of cider, cake, bread, butter, etc. We have just been paid off and of course have to indulge in a few delicacies for awhile. Last Tuesday we were ordered to strike tents and pack for a march. It wasn’t much of a march though [...]

October 10, 1861 A Chronological History of the Civil War in America1 Further advances of the Union troops into Virginia. A Chronological History of the Civil War in America by Richard Swainson Fisher, New York, Johnson and Ward, 1863

OCTOBER 9th.—Contributions of clothing, provisions, etc. are coming in large quantities; sometimes to the amount of $20,000 in a single day. Never was there such a patriotic people as ours! Their blood and their wealth are laid upon the altar of their country with enthusiasm. I must say here that the South Carolinians are the [...]

Camp Leslie, near Falls Church, Fairfax County, Va., Oct. 8, 1861. Friend P——s.:— In accordance with your expressed desire and my own promise, I have commenced writing to you. I intended to have written before, but an aversion to writing at all, which I have acquired in camp, is my only excuse. The inconveniences, or [...]

October 9, 1861 Union troops repel a Confederate attempt to capture Fort Pickens. A Chronological History of the Civil War in America1 Rebels attack Santa Rosa Island, Fla., and are repulsed by regulars and Wilson’s Zouaves. Advance of the Union lines beyond the Potomac; Lewinsville occupied. Charter election in Baltimore—no disturbance by the secessionists. All [...]

OCTOBER 8th.—Mr. Gustavus Myers, a lawyer of this city, seems to take an active interest in behalf of parties largely engaged in business at Baltimore. And he has influence with the Secretary, for he generally carries his points over my head. The parties he engineers beyond our lines may possibly do us no harm; but [...]

October 8, 1861 General William Tecumseh Sherman replaces General Robert Anderson as commander of the Department of the Cumberland. Anderson had allegedly suffered a severe mental breakdown.

OCTOBER 7th.—Nothing of note.

Quincy, Sunday, October 6, 1861 I received your letter of the 7th some ten days ago and not a word from London since; so that as I have seen no signs of trouble in the press, I presume the little flurry you there mention has passed away. In fact I cannot say I share your [...]

October 7, 1861 Confederate government signs a treaty with the Cherokee Indians. A Chronological History of the Civil War in America1 Gen. W. F. Sherman, relieved. Gen. Robert Anderson relieved of his command in Kentucky, his health not permitting him to enter on active service. Gen. Fremont and his army leave Jefferson City, Mo., in [...]

OCTOBER 6th.—Nothing of importance.