06/27, June 27th In Civil War History

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This date in Civil War history
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June 27, 1861 - The attack on Mathias Point, VA, York River, by the Federal gunboats, Pawnee and Freeborn, are repelled as they attempt to land Union forces.

June 27, 1861 - George P. Kane, Marshal of the Police of Baltimore, MD, is arrested.

June 27, 1861 - The Confederate capture of the side-wheeler, St. Nicholas, near Baltimore, MD, led by George N. Holllins.

June 27, 1862 - Skirmish at Stewart's Plantation, AR, with a Rebel ambush of a Union forage train, about 8 miles from Village Creek.

June 27, 1862 - Federal reconnaissance to the Williams Bridge, Amite River, LA, and skirmish. (Jun 27-29)

June 27, 1862 - Gen. Braxton Bragg assumes permanent command of Confederate Dept. No. 2, MS, as Federal mortars continued to bombard Vicksburg, MS.

June 27, 1862 - The Battle of Gaines' Mill, Cold Harbor, or the Chickahominy River, VA, as Brig. Gens. John Bell Hood, and George Pickett, CSA, finally break through Brig. Gen. Fitz John Porter's, USA, lines; Maj. Gen. Thomas J. Jackson, CSA, failing to attack.

June 27, 1862 - Skirmish at Fair Oaks, VA, with Maj. Gen. John Magruder, CSA.

June 27, 1862 - Action at Garnett's Farm, VA, with the Federals retreating toward Harrison Landing, VA, and the protection of US Gunboats.

June 27, 1863 - The siege of Vicksburg is ongoing.

June 27, 1863 - The siege of Port Hudson is ongoing.

June 27, 1863 - Brig. Gen. Martin Edwin Green, CS A, is mortally wounded by a Federal sharpshooter while scanning the enemy's position at Vicksburg, MS, shot through the head, and dying instantly.

June 27, 1863 - Action at Carthage, MO.

June 27, 1863 - The Army Corps of Lieut. Gens. James Longstreet and A. P. Hill, CSA, arrive at Chambersburg, PA.

June 27, 1863 - The capture of York, PA, by Maj. Gen. Jubal A. Early, CSA.

June 27, 1863 - Skirmish at Fairfield, TN.

June 27, 1863 - Skirmishes at Fosterville and Guy's Gap, TN.

June 27, 1863 - Manchester, TN, is occupied by the Union forces.

June 27, 1863 - Action at Shelbyville, TN.

June 27, 1863 - Skirmish near Fairfax Court-House, VA, with Maj. Gen. JEB Stuart's CSA Cavalry capturing some of the Union forces.

June 27, 1864 - Skirmish in Big Cove Valley, 6 miles northeast of Huntsville, AL, as the Federals chase the Rebels into the hills near Blevingston Gap.

June 27, 1864 - Federal scout from Brownsville, AR, to the vicinity of St. Charles, were bushwhackers and Confederates are reported to be in large numbers. (Jun 27-29)

June 27, 1864 - The Battle of Kennesaw Mountain, GA, where Gen. Joseph E. Johnston's, CSA, well entrenched army repels and does great damage to the attacking columns of Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman, USA.

June 27, 1864 - Brig. Gen. Charles Garrison Harker, USA, is mortally wounded while leading his men in a charge atop his horse against the Confederate position at the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain, Marietta, GA, receiving his death wound from a Confederate sharpshooter.

June 27, 1864 - Brig. Gen. Daniel McCook, Jr., USA, is mortally wounded at the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain, Marietta, GA, while leading his men in a charge against the Confederate earthworks.

June 27, 1864 - Affair at Crittenden, KY, as the town is attacked by Confederates assembling to capture a wagon train. The Federals rush forward men to protect the train.

June 27, 1864 - Affairs near Dunksburg, MO, against guerrilla. (Jun 27-28)

June 27, 1864 - Maj. Gen. Winfield S. Hancock, USA, resumes the command of the 2nd US Army Corps, the Army of the Potomac, the Petersburg, VA, Campaign.

June 27, 1865 - William Henry Penrose, USA, is appointed Brig. Gen.

June 27, 1865 - The US Army announced the following assignments:
Military Division of the Atlantic - Maj. Gen. George Meade
Dept. of Alabama - Maj. Gen. Charles R. Woods
Dept. of Florida - Maj. Gen. John G. Foster
23rd US Army Corps, FL - Brig. Gen. Samuel P. Carter
Dept. of Georgia - Maj. Gen. James B. Steedman
Dept. of North Carolina - Maj. Gen. John M. Schofield
Military Division of the Gulf - Maj. Gen. Philip Sheridan
Dept of Louisiana & Texas - Maj. Gen. Edward R.S. Canby
Union Post of Galveston TX - Col. Frederick W. Moore,
83rd Ohio Infantry, in addition to the 3rd Brigade,2nd
Division, the 13th US Army Corps.
Military Division of the Mississippi - Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman (reorganized)
Dept. of Mississippi - Maj. Gen. Henry W. Slocum
Dept. of the Missouri - Maj. Gen. John Pope
Dept. of Arkansas - Maj. Gen. Joseph J. Reynolds
Dept. of Kentucky - Maj. Gen. John M. Palmer
Middle Dept. - Maj. Gen. Winfield S. Hancock
Dept. of the East - Maj. Gen. Joseph Hooker
Dept. of Virginia - Maj. Gen. Alfred H. Terry
1st Sub-District of St. Louis, MO, Col David Moore,51st MO
Infantry - Col. David Moore, 41st Missouri Infantry, vice
Joseph Weydemeyer, Missouri Infantry, is relieved of
command.
Dept. of the Ohio - Maj. Gen. Edward O. C. Ord
Military Division of the Pacific is created, to consist of the
Dept. of California and the Columbia.
Military Division of the Pacific - Maj. Gen. Henry W. Halleck
Dept. of California is created, to consist of the States of
California and Nevada and the Territories of New Mexico
and Arizona.
Dept. of California - Maj. Gen. Irvin McDowell
Dept. of the Columbia is created, to consist of the State of
Oregon and the Territories of Idaho and Washington.
Dept. of the Columbia, Oregon - Brig. Gen. George Wright
Dept. of Washington - Maj. Gen. Christopher C. Augur
Military Division of Tennessee - Maj. Gen. George H. Thomas
Dept. of Tennessee - Maj. Gen. George Stoneman

June 27, 1876 - June 29, 1876 - Reform New York governor Samuel Tilden easily won the Democratic nomination for President at the convention in St. Louis.
 
June 27th​ Civil War Events:

June 27, 1861 (This Day fell on a Thursday):
  • Today marks the 160th​ Anniversary of the Battle of Mathias Point Virginia. This battle was part of the blockade of the Chesapeake Bay. The battle took place at Mathias Point Virginia in King George County. The result was a Confederate Victory. Confederate Commanders were Colonel Daniel Ruggles, Colonel John M. Brockenbrough and Major R. M. Mayo. Confederate Army strength was 400 – 500. Confederate Casualties and losses were none. Union Navy Commander was Commander James H. Ward. Ward would be mortally wounded in the abdomen and die on the 27th​. Lt. James C. Chapman would command a company of Sailors and Marines. Union Navy strength was 36 – 50 gunboat crew. Union casualties and losses were 1 killed and 4 wounded.
  • June 27, 1862 (This Day fell on a Friday):
  • Today marks the 159th​ Anniversary of Battle of Gaines Mill Virginia. This battle was also called the Battle of Chickahominy River. This battle was fought in Hanover County Virginia. This battle was part of the Virginia Peninsula Campaign. The result was a Confederate Victory. Confederate Army Commander was General Robert E. Lee commanding a force of 57,018. Confederate Army casualties and losses were 1,483 killed, 6,402 wounded and 108 missing or captured. Union Army Commanders were Major General George B. McClellan and Brig. General Fitz John Porter. Union Army strength was 32,214. Union Army casualties and losses were 894 killed, 3,107 wounded and 2,836 missing or captured.
  • Today marks the start of the 159th​ Anniversary of the Battle of Garnett’s and Golding’s Farm. This battle was fought June 27th​ – June 28th​. The location of the battle of Henrico County Virginia. Confederate Army commanders were Major General John B. Magruder, Brig. General Robert A. Toombs and Colonel George T. Anderson commanding a force of 1 – 2 brigades. Confederate Army casualties and losses were 438. Union Army Commanders were Brig. General William F. Smith and Brig. General Winfield S. Hancock Commanding a force of 1 brigade. Union Army casualties and losses were 189.
  • At Vicksburg, a mortar bombardment from the south continued and Federal troops began active phase of canal digging on the Louisiana Side.
  • Major General John Pope assumed command of the Union Army of Virginia.
  • General Braxton Bragg assumed permanent command of the Confederate Army Department of the West.
  • Major General John C. Fremont’s resignation accepted by President Lincoln.
June 27, 1863 (This Day fell on a Saturday):
  • President Lincoln decided to relive Major General Joseph Hooker from command of the Union Army of the Potomac. New commander was Major General George G. Meade.
  • Major General Henry Halleck sent a message to Major General Meade putting him in command of the Army of the Potomac.
  • Skirmish at Shelbyville Tennessee
  • Skirmish at Fosterville Tennessee, Guy’s Gap and Fairfield.
  • Stuart’s cavalry skirmished near Fairfax Court House Virginia.
  • Minor fighting took place in Carthage Missouri.
June 27, 1864 (This Day fell on a Monday):
  • Today marks the anniversary of the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain Georgia. This battle was part of the Atlanta Campaign. The result was a Confederate Victory. Confederate Commander was General Joseph E. Johnston commanding a force of 17,773. Confederate Army casualties and losses were 1,000. Union Army Commander was Major General William T. Sherman commanding a force of 16,225. Union Army casualties and losses were 3,000.
  • Skirmishing took place in Crittenden Kentucky
  • Skirmishing took place in Big Cove Valley Alabama
  • Skirmishing near Dunksburg Missouri
  • President Lincoln formally accepted the nomination for President.



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Battle of Gaines Mill:
Today marks the 160th​ anniversary of the Battle of Gaines Mill. This battle was also called the Battle of Chickahominy River. This battle was part of the 1862 Virginia Peninsula Campaign. The battle was fought on June 27, 1862. The location of the battle was in Hanover County, Virginia.



Result of Battle: Confederate Victory :CSA1stNat:



Confederate Army Commander:
General Robert E. Lee (Virginia) 1807 – 1870

Confederate Army Strength: - (57,018)

Confederate Army Casualties and losses:
Killed: 1,483
Wounded: 5,402
Missing/Captured: 108



Union Army Commanders:

Major General George B. McClellan (New Jersey) 1826 – 1885
Brig. General Fitz John Porter (New Hampshire) 1822 – 1901

Union Army Strength: - (34,214)


Union Army Casualties and losses:

Killed: 1,005
Wounded: 3,107
Missing/Captured: 3,236

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Battle of Kennesaw Mountain:
Today marks the 158th​ anniversary of the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain. This battle was part of 1864 Atlanta Campaign. The battle took place on June 27, 1864. Location of the battle was Cobb County, Georgia.



Result of Battle: Confederate Victory :CSA1stNat:



Confederate Army Commander:
General Joseph E. Johnston (Virginia) 1807 – 1891

Confederate Army Strength: - (17,733)

Confederate Army Casualties and losses: - (around 1,000)



Union Army Commander:
Major General William T. Sherman (Ohio) 1820 – 1891

Union Army Strength: - (16,225)

Union Army Casualties and losses: - (around 3,000)

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Battle of Garnett's and Golding's Farm:
Today marks the start of the two – day 160th​ anniversary of the Battle of Garnett's and Golding's Farm. This battle was part of the 1862 Peninsula Virginia Campaign. The battle was fought on June 27, 1862, thru June 28, 1862. Location of the battle Henrico County, Virginia.



Result of Battle: Inconclusive :us34stars::CSA1stNat:



Union Army Commanders:
Brig. General William Farrar "Baldy" Smith (Vermont) 1824 – 1903
Brig. General Winfield Scott Hancock (Pennsylvania) 1824 – 1886

Union Army Strength: 1 Brigade

Union Army Casualties and losses: 189



Confederate Army Commander:
Major General John B. Magruder (Virginia) 1807 – 1871
Brig. General Robert Toombs (Georgia) 1810 – 1885
Colonel George T. Anderson (Georgia) 1824 – 1901


Confederate Army Strength: 1 – 2 Brigades


Confederate Army Casualties and losses: 438
 
Battle of Mathias Point:
Today marks the 161st​ Anniversary of the Battle of Mathias Point. This battle was part of the Blockade of the Chesapeake Bay. This battle was fought on June 27, 1861. Location of the battle was Mathias Point near King George County, Virginia.



Result of Battle: Confederate Victory :CSA1stNat:



Confederate Army Commander:
Colonel Daniel Ruggles (Massachusetts) 1810 – 1897
Colonel John M. Brockenbrough (Virginia) 1830 – 1892
Major Robert Murphy Mayo (Virginia) 1836 – 1896


Confederate Army Strength: - (between 400 and 500)


Confederate Army Casualties and Losses: None



United States Navy:
USN Commander James Harmon Ward (Connecticut) 1806 – 1861 – (Killed)

United States Navy Strength: - (36 – 50 gunboat Crew)

United States Navy Casualties and losses:

Killed: 1
Wounded: 4
 
Battle of Portland Harbor:
Today marks the 159th​ anniversary of the Battle of Portland Harbor. This battle took place on June 27, 1863. Location of the battle was off Portland, Maine.


Result of Battle: United States Navy Victory :us34stars:



Commander:
Portland Mayor Captain Jacob McLellan (Maine) 1807 – 1888

Union Navy Strength: - (1 cutter and 2 steamers)

Union Navy Casualties and losses:

1 Cutter Scuffled

2 Steamers Damaged



Confederate Navy Commander:
CSN Lt. Charles Read (Mississippi) 1840 – 1890

Confederate Navy Strength: - (1 Schooner)

Confederate Navy Casualties and losses:

Captured: 25
1 Schooner Captured
 
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