06/28, June 28th In Civil War History

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This date in Civil War history
Compiled by Mitchell Werksman and Jim Klag

June 28, 1860 - Joseph E. Johnston appointed Quartermaster General of the US army.

June 28, 1862 - Skirmishes at and near Blackland, MS, as Confederate Cavalry attack Brig. Gen. William S. Rosecrans', USA, cavalry pickets here.

June 28, 1862 - The Federal naval bombardment of Vicksburg, MS, and the passage of the batteries by the Union fleet under Admiral Daniel Farragut, USN.

June 28, 1862 - Operations in Johnson County, MO, with Federal orders to shoot every armed bushwhacker on the spot. (Jun 28-29)

June 28, 1862 - The Federal evacuation of James Island, SC, and a halt to the Union's attempt to capture Charleston, SC. (Jun 28-Jul 7)

June 28, 1862 - Skirmish at Sparta, TN.

June 28, 1862 - Confederate Department No. 2 is extended, TN.

June 28, 1862 - Skirmish at Dispatch Station, on the Richmond and York Railroad, VA, with Maj. Gen. George McClellan, USA.

June 28, 1862 - Federal naval expedition from Fort Monroe, VA, to open up communications with the Army of the Potomac, from Richmond, towards Harrison Landing, VA. (Jun 28-Jul 4)

June 28, 1862 - Action at Garnett's and Golding's Farms, VA, as Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan, USA, continues to the James River, at Harrison Landing, VA.

June 28, 1863 - The siege of Vicksburg is ongoing.

June 28, 1863 - The siege of Port Hudson is ongoing.

June 28, 1863 - Colonel James Hardie travels to AoP headquarters and passes on Lincoln's and Halleck's order that George Meade assume command of the Army of the Potomac immediately, replacing Joe Hooker.

June 28, 1863 - Judson Kirkpatrick is appointed commander of the 3d Division of Cavalry Corps, Army of the Potomac.

June 28, 1863 - Skirmish at Russellville, KY, with Rebel guerrillas.

June 28, 1863 - Confederate attack on Donaldsonville, LA, by Brig. Gen. Thomas Hart Taylor, CSA.

June 28, 1863 - Skirmish between Offutt's Cross-Roads and Seneca, MD.

June 28, 1863 - Action near Rockville, MD. as Jeb Stuart's cavalry rides around the Army of the Potomac. At Rockville, they terrorized local Union sympathizers, captured a wagon train brimming with supplies on its way to the Union army, and charmed the young ladies of a female academy.

June 28, 1863 - Federal reconnaissance from Plymouth to Nichol's Mills, NC, who meet up with some Confederates in the dark; shots are fired with no loss of life.

June 28, 1863 - Skirmish at Fountain Dale, PA.

June 28, 1863 - Skirmish near Oyster Point, PA. (Jun 28-29)

June 28, 1863 - Skirmish at Wrightsville, PA.

June 28, 1863 - Skirmish at Rover, TN.

June 28, 1863 - Affair on the Little River Turnpike, VA. (Jun 28-29)

June 28, 1863 - Brig. Gen. Benjamin F. Kelley, USA, assumes the command of the Dept. of West Virginia.

June 28, 1864 - The siege of Petersburg is ongoing.

June 28, 1864 - Fugitive slave laws are repealed by the U. S. Congress.

June 28, 1864 - Bradley Tyler Johnson, CSA, is appointed Brig. Gen.

June 28, 1864 - Skirmish at Tunnel Hill, GA.

June 28, 1864 - Action at Hewlett's Bluff, VA, the Richmond, VA, Campaign.

June 28, 1865 - The District of Kansas is formed, from the Districts of North and South Kansas, and Brig. Gen. Robert B. Mitchell, is assigned to its command.

June 28, 1865 - On its final days of operation against Federal shipping, the Confederate commerce raider, the CSS Shenandoah captures 11 Union whalers in the Bering Sea.
 
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This date in Civil War history
Compiled by Mitchell Werksman and Jim Klag

June 28, 1860 - Joseph E. Johnston appointed Quartermaster General of the US army.

June 28, 1862 - Skirmishes at and near Blackland, MS, as Confederate Cavalry attack Brig. Gen. William S. Rosecrans', USA, cavalry pickets here.

June 28, 1862 - The Federal naval bombardment of Vicksburg, MS, and the passage of the batteries by the Union fleet under Admiral Daniel Farragut, USN.

June 28, 1862 - Operations in Johnson County, MO, with Federal orders to shoot every armed bushwhacker on the spot. (Jun 28-29)

June 28, 1862 - The Federal evacuation of James Island, SC, and a halt to the Union's attempt to capture Charleston, SC. (Jun 28-Jul 7)

June 28, 1862 - Skirmish at Sparta, TN.

June 28, 1862 - Confederate Department No. 2 is extended, TN.

June 28, 1862 - Skirmish at Dispatch Station, on the Richmond and York Railroad, VA, with Maj. Gen. George McClellan, USA.

June 28, 1862 - Federal naval expedition from Fort Monroe, VA, to open up communications with the Army of the Potomac, from Richmond, towards Harrison Landing, VA. (Jun 28-Jul 4)

June 28, 1862 - Action at Garnett's and Golding's Farms, VA, as Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan, USA, continues to the James River, at Harrison Landing, VA.

June 28, 1863 - The siege of Vicksburg is ongoing.

June 28, 1863 - The siege of Port Hudson is ongoing.

June 28, 1863 - Colonel James Hardie travels to AoP headquarters and passes on Lincoln's and Halleck's order that George Meade assume command of the Army of the Potomac immediately, replacing Joe Hooker.

June 28, 1863 - Judson Kirkpatrick is appointed commander of the 3d Division of Cavalry Corps, Army of the Potomac.

June 28, 1863 - Skirmish at Russellville, KY, with Rebel guerrillas.

June 28, 1863 - Confederate attack on Donaldsonville, LA, by Brig. Gen. Thomas Hart Taylor, CSA.

June 28, 1863 - Skirmish between Offutt's Cross-Roads and Seneca, MD.

June 28, 1863 - Action near Rockville, MD. as Jeb Stuart's cavalry rides around the Army of the Potomac. At Rockville, they terrorized local Union sympathizers, captured a wagon train brimming with supplies on its way to the Union army, and charmed the young ladies of a female academy.

June 28, 1863 - Federal reconnaissance from Plymouth to Nichol's Mills, NC, who meet up with some Confederates in the dark; shots are fired with no loss of life.

June 28, 1863 - Skirmish at Fountain Dale, PA.

June 28, 1863 - Skirmish near Oyster Point, PA. (Jun 28-29)

June 28, 1863 - Skirmish at Wrightsville, PA.

June 28, 1863 - Skirmish at Rover, TN.

June 28, 1863 - Affair on the Little River Turnpike, VA. (Jun 28-29)

June 28, 1863 - Brig. Gen. Benjamin F. Kelley, USA, assumes the command of the Dept. of West Virginia.

June 28, 1864 - The siege of Petersburg is ongoing.

June 28, 1864 - Fugitive slave laws are repealed by the U. S. Congress.

June 28, 1864 - Bradley Tyler Johnson, CSA, is appointed Brig. Gen.

June 28, 1864 - Skirmish at Tunnel Hill, GA.

June 28, 1864 - Action at Hewlett's Bluff, VA, the Richmond, VA, Campaign.

June 28, 1865 - The District of Kansas is formed, from the Districts of North and South Kansas, and Brig. Gen. Robert B. Mitchell, is assigned to its command.

June 28, 1865 - On its final days of operation against Federal shipping, the Confederate commerce raider, the CSS Shenandoah captures 11 Union whalers in the Bering Sea.

June 28, 1863 - Colonel James Hardie travels to AoP headquarters and passes on Lincoln's and Halleck's order that George Meade assume command of the Army of the Potomac immediately, replacing Joe Hooker.
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June 28th​ Civil War Events:

June 28, 1861 (This Day fell on a Friday):

  • Sacramento California Central Pacific Railroad was incorporated for the purpose of aiding in completing a transcontinental railroad line.
  • Group of Confederates led by George N. Hollins boarded the side wheeler St. Nicholas a commercial Vessel. Hollins was disguised as a woman led his band in seizing the vessel.
  • June 28, 1862 (This Day fell on a Saturday):
  • 2:00 AM Farragut’s fleet was under way from south of Vicksburg steaming up the Mississippi in its attempt to force a passage past the batteries in the city.
  • General Lee reorganized his command for another offensive blow.
  • White House on the Pamunkey was evacuated and burned.
  • President Lincoln received an angry telegram from McClellan.
  • Skirmish at Sparta Tennessee
  • Skirmish at Blackland Mississippi
  • In Charleston Harbor federals pulled off James Island and gave up the attempt momentarily of capturing Charleston and harbor.
June 28, 1863 (This Day fell on a Sunday):

  • Today marks the Anniversary of Second Battle of Donaldsonville Louisiana. This battle was part of Taylor’s operations in West Louisiana. This battle took place at Ascension Parish Louisiana. The result was a Union Victory. Union Army Commander was Major Joseph D. Bullen commanding a force of 2 companies and 2 gunboats. Union casualties and losses were 23. Confederate Army Commander was Brig. General Thomas Green commanding a force of 2 brigades. Confederate Army casualties and losses were 301.
  • Major General George Meade received Halleck’s orders placing him in command of the Army of the Potomac.
  • Skirmishing at Rover Tennessee
  • Skirmishing at Russellville Kentucky
  • Skirmishing near Nichol’s Mills North Carolina
June 28, 1864 (This Day fell on a Tuesday):

  • Today marks the Anniversary of the Battle of Sappony Church Virginia. This battle was part of the Richmond – Petersburg campaign. This battle took place in Sussex County Virginia. The result of this battle was a Confederate Victory. Confederate Army Commander was Major General W.H.F. “Rooney” Lee and Major General Wade Hampton commanding a force of 5,000. Union Army Commanders were Brig. General’s James H. Wilson and August V. Kautz commanding a force of 4,000.
  • Skirmish at Tunnel Hill Georgia
  • Skirmish at Howlett’s Bluff Virginia
  • President Lincoln signed a bill repealing the fugitive slave Acts.
  • June 28, 1865 (This Day fell on a Wednesday):
  • C.S.S. Shenandoah took eleven whalers in the Bering sea, Last day of the cruiser’s operations.

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Today marks the Anniversary of Second Battle of Donaldsonville Louisiana. This battle was part of Taylor’s operations in West Louisiana. This battle took place at Ascension Parish Louisiana. The result was a Union Victory. Union Army Commander was Major Joseph D. Bullen commanding a force of 2 companies and 2 gunboats. Union casualties and losses were 23. Confederate Army Commander was Brig. General Thomas Green commanding a force of 2 brigades. Confederate Army casualties and losses were 301.
Went there as part of a group tour in October 2017. It's right on the banks of the Mississippi River. As I recall, the Union had an earthen fort with a moat around 3 sides of it. All that remains of the fort is a decent sized mound where an underground powder magazine was.

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Second Battle of Donaldsonville:
Today marks the 159th​ anniversary of the Second Battle of Donaldsonville. This battle was part of Taylor's operations in Western Louisiana. This battle took place on June 28, 1863. Location of the battle was Ascension Parish, Louisiana.



Result of Battle: Union Victory :us34stars:


Union Army Commander:
Major Joseph Dana Bullen (Maine) 1827 – 1863

Union Army Strength: - (2 Companies and 2 Gunboats)
28th​ Maine infantry Regiment
U.S.S. Winona
U.S.S. Princess Royal


Union Army Casualties and losses:
23

Confederate Army Commander:
Brig. General Thomas Green (Texas) 1814 – 1864

Confederate Army Strength: - (2 brigades)

Confederate Army Casualties and losses:
301
 
Battle of Sappony Church:
Today marks the 158th​ anniversary of the Battle of Sappony Church. This battle was called the Battle of Stony Creek Depot. This battle was part of the Richmond – Petersburg Campaign. The battle was fought on June 28, 1864. Location of the battle was Sussex County, Virginia.



Result of Battle: Confederate Victory :CSA1stNat:



Confederate Army Commanders:

Major General William H. F. "Rooney" Lee (Virginia) 1837 – 1891
Major General Wade Hampton III (South Carolina) 1818 – 1902

Confederate Army Strength: - (around 5,000)


Union Army Commanders:

Brig. General James H Wilson (Illinois) 1837 – 1925
Brig. General August V. Kautz (Ohio) 1828 – 1895

Union Army Strength: - (around 4,000)

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