Posted on 06/12/2024 6:49:27 AM PDT by Homer_J_Simpson
[OFFICIAL]
WAR DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON, Saturday, June 11 -- 3:30 P.M.
Maj.-Gen. Dix:
Official reports from the Army of the Potomac down to 5 o'clock yesterday evening, detail no movement of importance.
A dispatch from Gen. SHERMAN, dated yesterday, states that our cavalry yesterday, (Thursday, 9th,) developed the position of the enemy in a line along the hills from Kenesaw to Lost Mountain, and are now marching by the roads to Kenesaw.
A dispatch from Gen. BUTLER, dated this morning at 1 o'clock, reports all quiet along our lines.
Yesterday Gen. KAUTZ charged the enemy's works at Petersburgh, and carried them, penetrating into the town, but not being supported by Gen. GILLMORE, who had withdrawn his forces without a conflict, Gen. KAUTZ was obliged to withdraw without further effect.
Gen. KAUTZ captured forty prisoners and one piece of artillery, which he brought away.
A dispatch from Gen. CANBY, dated Vicksburgh, June 4, says that Gen. EMERY reports that an attempt by TAYLOR's force to cross the Atchafalaya had been frustrated, the troops that had crossed dispersed, and a large quantity of commissary stores and clothing captured.
Gen. BURBRIDGE, commanding in Kentucky, in a dispatch dated yesterday at Lexington, reports that, "after concentrating a force at Beaver Creek, on the Big Sandy, I moved against MORGAN's force in Virginia, west as far as Gladeville. MORGAN, with 2,500 men, moved into Kentucky, via Whitesbury. I pursued, and by marching ninety miles in twenty-four hours, came upon him at Mount Sterling yesterday morning, and defeated him. By stealing fresh horses, he reached Lexington at 2 o'clock this morning. Our forces held the fort, and the rebels did but little damage. He left here at 7 A.M. for Versailles. I start in pursuit with a fresh force this evening."
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The Armies: An Advance on Petersburgh – 2-4
From Butler’s Army: A Demonstration on Petersburgh – 4
From Arkansas: The Fight at Columbia – 4
Morgan’s Raid: The Rebel Raid into Kentucky – 4-5
News from Washington – 5-6
Proceedings of Congress – 6
Important Naval News: Capture of the Blockade-runner Steamer Isabel – 6
Looking toward the Battle of the Crater. /sigh
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