America's Civil War Source
A resource for those interested in the study of America's Civil War
Sunday
July 14, 1861
General Jackson Takes Over In  Western Virginia

Confederate General Henry Rootes Jackson takes over command
of General Robert S. Garnett's force at Monterey, Virginia
following Garnett's death the day before at Corrick's Ferry.

Pressure mounts on Union Forces under McDowell to advance
against Richmond.