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August 31st, 1862
W.B. Terry Runs Aground

Present Day Tennessee River

The Tennessee River was supposed to be fairly safe territory for Union shipping and soldiers, but this proved not the case today. A Federal ship W. B. Terry was hauling soldiers, civilian passengers, and  coal. She ran aground because she had to much weight on board. A force of Confederates was conveniently nearby and promptly attacked. The soldiers aboard attempted to mount a defense but were overwhelmed.

August 30th, 1862
Confederates Defeat Union in Kentucky 

Edmund Kirby Smith

Confederate troops under Edmund Kirby Smith soundly defeated a Union army under General Mahlon D. Manson at Richmond, Kentucky. Manson and his entire staff were captured.