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On this day in the Civil War, the Army of the Potomac sends a cavalry corps, under the command of General William Wood Averell, to attack General Fitz Lee at Culpeper, Virginia. After a full day of fighting the losses are 78 Union casualties and 133 Confederate casualties.
On this day in the Civil War, the Confederacy appoints commissioners to Britain.
Jefferson Davis
President of the Confederacy
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On this day in the Civil War, General Grant resumes command of forces in Tennessee after General Halleck absolves him of charges of misconduct at Fort Donelson.
General Ulysses S. Grant
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On this day in the Civil War, Port Hudson, Louisiana, where Confederate troops are positioned, is subject to bombardments from Union gunboats under the command of Admiral David Farragut.
Admiral David Farragut
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On this day in the Civil War, General Robert E. Lee is given the responsibility to oversee Confederate military positions.
General Robert E. Lee
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