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On this day in the Civil War, Thomas Moore, the governor of Louisiana, bans the shipment of cotton to Europe. His goal is to put pressure on European nations to recognize the legitimacy of the Confederacy.
Cotton bales
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On this day in the Civil War, Confederate President Jefferson Davis appoints General P. G. T. Beauregard to command the 2 armies in the west under General Hood and General Taylor.
Jefferson Davis
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On this day in the Civil War, President Lincoln and his cabinet make preparations to implement an expedition to the Confederate east coast. The operation will be under the command of General Thomas Sherman.
General Thomas Sherman
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On this day in the Civil War, Confederate troops under the command of General Richard Anderson attempt to retake Fort Harrison, which was lost the previous day. The assault fails and the combined casualties for the 2 day action is over 5,000 soldiers.
On this day in the Civil War, Federal troops under General George Stannard capture Fort Harrison along the Petersburg battlefront.
General George Stannard
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