Compiled by Jim Hachtel, President
Gen. William T. Sherman Memorial Civil War Roundtable
November 11, 1862 - Near the Florida coast, the USS Kensington captures the Confederate schooner "Course."
November 11, 1862 - Skirmishing and light engagements are reported at Bachelor's Creek and New Bern, North Carolina and at Huntsville and Lebanon, Tennessee.
November 12, 1862 - The Confederate Blockade Runner "Maria" is a victim of the USS Kensington.
November 12, 1862 - Major General Joseph Hooker assumes command of the V Corps, Army of the Potomac.
November 13, 1862 - General Grant's forces moving toward Vicksburg occupy the important rail junction at Holly Springs, Mississippi.
November 13, 1862 - General Braxton Bragg moves the Confederate Army of Tennessee from Chattanooga to Murfreesboro, intending to unite with General John C. Breckinridge's force.
November 14, 1862 - General Burnside, newly in command of the Army of the Potomac, reorganizes his large force. Generals Joseph Hooker, Edwin Sumner, and William B. Franklin are appointed as Right, Center, and Left Grand Division Commanders. A Grand Division consisted of two Corps. The army starts their move toward Fredericksburg, Virginia in preparation for an eventual move to Richmond.
November 14, 1862 - General Braggs' Confederate Army of Tennessee concentrates at Tullahoma, Tennessee.
November 15, 1862 - Confederate Secretary of War George W. Randolph resigns without prior notice.
November 15, 1862 - General Burnside's troops cover about 40 miles in two days in their move to Fredericksburg. The quick move causes the Confederates to question Burnside's intentions.
November 15, 1862 - President Lincoln and several cabinet members escape injury when an experimental "Hyde Rocket" explodes during a demonstration at the Washington Navy Yard.
November 15, 1862 - The active Confederate Raider CSS Alabama arrives in Martinique Harbor and is held in a loose blockade by the USS San Jacinto. The USS San Jacinto is the same sloop that overpowered the British vessel "Trent," capturing Confederate ambassadors John Slidell and James Mason in what was called the "Trent Affair" in October 1861.
November 16, 1862 - As the Army of the Mississippi continues to reorganize, Generals Daniel Butterfield and William F. Smith take command of the V and VI Corps, respectively.
November 17, 1862 - With persuasion from President Jefferson Davis, General Gustavus W. Smith reluctantly assumes the Secretary of War position.
November 17, 1862 - The Union Right Grand Division deploys at Falmouth, Virginia, just across the Rappahannock from Fredericksburg, after an impressive march. Robert E. Lee is uncertain where the Union Army is positioned. General Burnside's advantage of surprise is lost by slow deployment of pontoon bridges and other equipment.
