Monday, September 8, 2014

September 10, 1864---The Chimneys



SEPTEMBER 10, 1864:    

In addition to the ten major offensives against Petersburg, there were dozens of minor patrols, actions, and skirmishes during the Siege of Petersburg.  The complete list of these events is found in the Official Records, Serial Numbers 80, 87, and 95. Today, Union troops move against the Confederate works at a place called The Chimneys.  The Union takes 90 Confederate Prisoners of War. 30 Union men are captured. No deaths are reported. 


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