On this day in the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln accepts the resignation of Secretary of War Simon Cameron.
Simon Cameron House
Harrisburg, Pa
January 11, 1862
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January 10, 1863
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On this day in the Civil War, Union General Fitz John Porter is court marshalled and cashiered from the Federal Army. This action is due to Porter’s alleged failure to follow orders at the Battle of Second Manassas.
In 1878 Porter was exonerated from this charge by a special commission. In 1886, he was reinstated to the army.
Fitz John Porter
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January 9, 1865
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On this day in the Civil War, New York Democratic representative Moses Odell favors a proposed Constitutional amendment abolishing slavery. Odell is one of the key Democrats whose vote makes possible the passage of the amendment.
Moses Odell
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January 8, 1865
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On this day in the Civil War, Federal forces under General Alfred Terry join up with a Union naval fleet commanded by Admiral Porter. This Federal expedition plans to seize Fort Fisher.
Alfred Terry
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January 7, 1865
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On this day in the Civil War, Union General Edward Ord is named the commander of the Army of the James.
Edward Ord
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