14 July 1863 - In New York City, a mob of 50,000 people protesting the federal military draft continue a million dollar rampage, destroying homes, offices, an orphanage and a black church. 16 July 1861 - In Choctaw County, Mississippi, more than 100 ladies form their own Home Guard Unit. They actively drill on horseback and with arms, are reported to be quite skilled. 17 July 1863 - Battle of Honey Springs, Indian Territory. Largest battle of the War in the Indian Territory.
Confederates withdraw only after running our of ammunition.
17 July 1864 - President Jefferson Davis, C.S.A., replaces General Joseph Eggleston Johnston with General John Bell Hood as Commander of the Army of Tennessee. 18 July 1861 - The Battle of First Manassas. Heavy skirmishing along Bull Run. 19 July 1862 - General Nathan Bedford Forrest's 1st Raid. As they follow the retreating Federals out of Lebanon toward Nashville, Tennessee, Forrest's men tear up the railroad and burn the bridges south of the city.