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On this day in the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln presents a plan to his cabinet pledging the Federal government to pay $400 million to the slave states if they lay down their arms before April 1st. Lincoln’s cabinet units to oppose the idea and the matter drops.
On this day in the Civil War, Confederate House Delegates at Richmond, Virginia enter into a debate concerning enlistment of free blacks in the Southern Army.
On this day in the Civil War, the Federal congress recognizes naval Commander John Worden and his contribution to the war effort. Worden was the officer of the USS Monitor.
John Worden
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On this day in the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln leaves Washington City to travel to Hampton Roads, Virginia. He plans to meet with Confederate peace commissioners.
Lincoln Tomb
Springfield, Illinois
On this day in the Civil War, the Federal army commanded by General William T. Sherman begins its march through South Carolina. In December Sherman wrote a letter to General Halleck saying, “The whole army is burning with an insatiable desire to wreak vengeance upon South Carolina. I almost tremble at her fate, but feel that she deserves all that seems in store for her.”
William T. Sherman
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