On this day in the Civil War, fighting occurs in North Carolina between parts of Sherman’s army and Confederate soldiers.

General Sherman
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On this day in the Civil War, fighting occurs in North Carolina between parts of Sherman’s army and Confederate soldiers.

General Sherman
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On this day in the Civil War, Virginia sees a clash of Union cavalry with Confederates under the command of Colonel Mosby. The Federals are defeated and lose 60 men.

Colonel John S. Mosby
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On this day in the Civil War, President Lincoln announces the establishment of a day of fasting and prayer to take place throughout the Union on April 30th.

On this day in the Civil War, in a move that will result in the final major campaign of the war, General Grant sends the newly arrived cavalry under Sheridan, along with some infantry, to envelop the Confederate right flank to the southwest of Petersburg.

Fortifications in Petersburg
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On this day in the Civil War, brief fighting occurs in the area of the Orange and Alexandria Railroad in Virginia.

Orange and Alexandria Railroad
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