Thursday October 3 1861

• Governor Thomas O. Moore, of Louisiana, bans the shipment of cotton from his state to Europe in order to place pressure on the European nations to officially recognize the Confederacy as a nation.
• Federal expedition to, and the capture of the Pohick Church, 12 miles from Alexandria, VA, by the Federal troops under Col. Christian, 26th NY, sent by Brig. Gen. Henry W. Slocum, USA.
• Skirmish of cavalry at Springfield Station, VA, under Col. Pratt, 31st NY Infantry, sent by Brig. Gen. William Franklin, USA.
• The Engagement at Greenbrier, WV, that results in the total rout of the Confederates. The Federal troops capture valuable livestock, Brig. Gen. Joseph J. Reynolds, USA, defeating Brig. Gen. William W. Loring, CSA.

Friday October 3 1862

• William Brimage Bate, CSA, is promoted Brig. Gen.
• The Federal capture of Saint John's Bluff, FL.
• Skirmish at Cedar Church, near Shepherdsville, KY.
• Skirmish at Jollification, MO.
• The Battle of Corinth, MS, sees Maj. Gens. Earl Van Dorn and Sterling Price pushing Maj. Gen. William S. Rosecrans, USA, back towards the defenses of Corinth, but failing to take this important rail center, they retreat toward Chewalla, 10 miles north west of Corinth on Oct 4. Total casualties approximate 6,750. (Oct 3-4)
• The Battle of Corinth, MS, concludes with the pursuit of the Confederate forces. (Oct 3-12)
• Brig. Gen. Pleasant Adam Hackleman, USA, is mortally wounded at the Battle of Corinth, MS, while attempting to rally his men against the Confederate onslaught. He died later that night at the Tishomingo Hotel, Corinth, MS.
• Affair near La Fayette Landing, TN, with a Union scouting party.
• Skirmish on the Blackwater, near Franklin, VA, with Maj. Gen. John Dix, USA, Dept. of VA, attempting to attack the movable bridge thrown up by the Confederates.
• Affair on the Blackwater, near Zuni, VA.

Saturday October 3 1863

• Operations in the Bayou Teche Country, LA. (Oct 3-Nov 30)
• The Union forces, under the command of Maj. Gen. William B. Franklin, USA, are ordered to advance by Maj. Gen. Nathaniel P. Banks, USA, westward from Berwick Bay and New Iberia, LA, in another attempt on the Sabine, TX, area.
• Skirmish at Forked Deer Creek, MS.
• Operations in Bates and Vernon Counties, MO. (Oct 3-7)
• Skirmish at Bear Creek, TN.
• Skirmish at Hill's Gap, near Beersheba,TN, with Maj. Gen. Joseph Wheeler's, USA, Cavalry.
• Affair at, and capture of, McMinnville, TN, by Maj. Gen. Joseph Wheeler's, USA, Cavalry.
• Skirmish at Lewinsville, VA.

Monday October 3 1864

• Skirmish near Mount Elba, AR.
• Skirmish at Big Shanty, GA, as Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman, USA, is becoming annoyed at Hood's destruction and Forrest's raids.
• Skirmish at Kenesaw Water-Tank, GA, as Lieut. Gen. John B. Hood, CSA, continues tearing up the Atlanta to Chattanooga railway line.
• Federal expedition from Morganza to Bayou Sara, LA, and skirmishes. (Oct 3-6)
• Skirmish at Hermann, MO, with Maj. Gen. Sterling Price, CSA.
• Affair at Miller's Station, west of St. Louis, MO, with Maj. Gen. Sterling Price, CSA.
• On his way back to Richmond, VA, President Jefferson Davis delivers a speech of encouragement to the citizens of Columbia, SC, as he predicts a total defeat for Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman, USA, currently at Atlanta, GA.
• Skirmish at Mount Jackson, VA, Shenandoah Valley, Campaign.
• Skirmish at North River, VA, Shenandoah Valley, Campaign.

Tuesday October 3 1865