The Civil War Book

On this day in the Civil War, General McClellan takes the Federal Army of the Potomac toward the region of Virginia where General Joseph Johnston’s Confederates are encamped.

On this day in the Civil War, Confederate commissioners appointed by Jefferson Davis try to establish negotiations with the Republicans despite Lincoln’s refusal to deal with them.

Jefferson Davis

Confederate President

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On this day in the Civil War, Vicksburg, Mississippi continues to prepare and fortify for the inevitable battle looming ahead.

Vicksburg, Mississippi

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On this day in the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln is inaugurated as the 16th President of the United States of America. In his address to the nation Lincoln vows to uphold the Union, saying to Southerners, “In your hands, my dissatisfied fellow countrymen, and not in mine, is the momentous issue of civil war.”

Abraham Lincoln’s Inauguration

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On this day in the Civil War, General Winfield Scott, head of the United States Army, writes a letter to Secretary of State Seward telling him that relief of Fort Sumter is not practical.

General Winfield Scott

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