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August 24, 1861
President Davis appoints three new commissioners to Europe: John Slidell to France, James Mason to Britain, and Pierre Rost to Spain. They hope to secure supplies and arms from European merchants.
August 26, 1861
Skirmishing breaks out at Wayne Court House and Blue's house in Western Virginia.
Union vessels depart Hampton Roads and move out towards Cape Hatteras, North Carolina.
Bringing the