N.C. Timeline, April 1863: Lots of Action

APRIL 16-21:  Expedition from New Bern toward Kinston     (3rd and 8th Mass.;; 3rd Cav, 1st Light Art,132nd, 158th NY; 58th Pa.)

APRIL 17-18:   Skirmishes at Core Creek   (58th Pa)  Union losses:  1 killed, 4 wounded

APRIL 17-19:   Expedition from New Bern to Washington   (17th, 23rd Mass;  3rd Cav. NY; 1st Light Art. RI)

APRIL 19:  Skirmish at Big Swift Creek   (158th Pa.)

APRIL 20:  Skirmish at Sandy Ridge  (3rd Cav NY;  58th Pa)  Union losses:  8 wounded

APRIL 23:  Entrance of a blockade runner into New Inlet

APRIL 27-MAY 1:  Expedition from New Bern toward Kinston    (5th, 17th,27th, 45th, 46th Mass;  3rd Cav, 3rd Light Artillery NY; 58th Pa)  Union losses:2 killed, 6 wounded

APRIL 28:  Action at Wise's Cross Roads   (5th, 17th, 27th, 45th and 46th Mass; 58th Pa.)

APRIL 28:  Action at Dover Road   (17th, 27th, 45th, 46th Mass.; 58th Pa.)

Keeping the Rebls Busy.  --Old B-Runner