The veteran 1700-ton frigate U.S.S. Brandywine, in service since August 25, 1825 around the world for the U.S. Navy, was reduced to being used as the receiving ship, housing recuits and sailors waiting assignment, at the Gosport Navy Station in Norfolk, Virginia.  An accidental fire broke out in her paint locker and she was almost completely destroyed, sinking at her moorings.  No serious casualties were reported. The hulk was later raised and sold for scrap.  (By John Osborne)   

In the dawn hours, a 2000-strong Confederate force under General Nathan Bedford Forrest entered Union-occupied Memphis, Tennessee, with the goal of capturing Union leaders and freeing Confederate prisoners held at the Irving Hotel.  Union General Cadwallader Washburn made his escape on foot and his garrison put together a hasty defense of the prison that prevented the freeing of any held there.  But communications were disrupted and horses and supplies carried off.  The brief encounter cost around 80 Union and 60 Confederate casualties.  (By John Osborne)