___________________________________________________________________________________________________These notable people were born on October 9 ...
In 1899, Bruce Catton, Famous Civil War Author (1899-1978).
On this day, October 9 ...
In 1863, Lee moves on Bristoe Station, Va in an effort to damage the weakened Army of the Potomac.
In 1864, Battle of Tom's Brook, Confederate cavalry that had harassed Sheridan's Valley campaign is defeated by Custer and Merrit's cavalry divisions.
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These notable people were born on October 10 ...
In 1837, Colonel Robert Gould Shaw Commander of 54th Massachusetts, the first Black Regiment to join the Union Army in the East.
On this day, October 10 ...
In 1861, The largest amphibious force in the history of the US Navy to date set sail under the command of Flag Officer Samuel DuPont. The fleet is headed for an invasion of Port Royal, SC.
In 1862, Confederate Major General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson is promoted to Lieutenant General.
In 1959, Walter Williams the last surviving Confederate died at age 117.
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On this day, October 11 ...
In 1861, Ironclad Ram CSS MANASSAS damages USS RICHMOND at New Orleans. General William S. Rosecrans assumes command of the Federal Department of Western Virginia.
In 1862, The so-called "Twenty Slave" Conscription Law is passed in Richmond exempting slaveowners with 20 slaves or more from service in the Confederate Army.
In 1865, CSA Vice President Alexander Stephens and other cabinet members are paroled by President Johnson and released from prison.
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These notable people were born on October 12 ...
In 1815, Confederate General William Joseph Hardee. Wrote Hardee's Light Infantry Tactics. Drill book used by many Officers, Blue and Grey.
On this day, October 12 ...
In 1862, Confederate General J.E.B. Stuart completes second reconnaissance ride completely around McClellan's army. General Earl Van Dorn assumes command of Confederate troops in Mississippi.
In 1870, Ex-Confederate General Robert E. Lee, then President of Washington University dies this day, his last words recall the war: "Bring up A.P. Hill" and "...strike the tent."
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On this day, October 13 ...
In 1864, Hood damages Sherman's rail communications at Chattanooga as Sherman moves his army from Atlanta to Resaca, Georgia. Dalton, Georgia is surrendered. Mosby's Raiders attack Harpers Ferry, Virginia. Maryland adopts a new constitution which includers the which abolition of slavery.
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On this day, October 14 ...
In 1861, Lincoln authorizes General Scott to suspend the writ of habeas corpus in an effort to hold back subversion in the North.
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These notable people were born on October 15 ...
In 1818, Union General Irvin McDowell, the first Commander of the Army of the Potomac.
On this day, October 15 ...
In 1860, Little Grace Bedell writes to Lincoln, tells him to grow a beard.
In 1874, Lincoln's tomb is dedicated this day in Washington. Then President Grant speaks briefly at the dedication.
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