In Kentucky, the state House of Representatives today passes an “An act for the benefit of the Baptist Colored Church of Shelbyville, Kentucky,” of which no further explanation is offered. The official action comes at a time when black Baptist churches are rapidly forming in areas of the South under Union control. Meanwhile, in the…
Today’s Richmond Daily Dispatch reports of early movements of Sherman‘s army out of Savannah. “One corps of Sherman’s army has been sent to Hilton Head in transports.–Large bodies of troops have moved from Savannah into Carolina within the past few days. Our informant thinks a movement on Branchville is intended; and, if successful, from thence…
Today, while his forces are fanning out north of Savannah, U.S. General William T. Sherman is at Hilton Head, South Carolina. His movements are designed to convince Confederate forces that an attack on Charleston is imminent. The ruse works, confusing the enemy. In reality, Sherman’s goal is Columbia, the state’s capital. Meanwhile, in Springfield, Illinois…