On this day in the Civil War, Confederate General J.E.B. Stuart and his cavalry begins several days of raiding in the north staring at Chambersburg, Pa.

Stuart and his 1,800 troopers circle around the entire army of Federal General George McClellan.

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J.E.B. Stuart

(Photo Credit: Library of Congress)

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