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On this day in the Civil War, New York Tribune Editor Horace Greeley publishes a letter in the newspaper titled “The Prayer of Twenty Millions”. In the letter Greeley criticizes President Lincoln’s stance on slavery. He states, “All attempts to put down the Rebellion and at the same time uphold its inciting cause are preposterous and futile.”
Horace Greeley
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On this day in the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln fires a few test rounds using the new Spencer repeating carbine.
On this day in the Civil War, Sioux Indians in Minnesota begin a 6 week uprising due to living conditions on the reservations. When the revolt ends almost 300 whites are killed.
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
On this day in the Civil War, the Federal Army of the Cumberland, commanded by General William Rosecrans, heads toward Chattanooga and the Confederate army commanded by General Braxton Bragg.
On this day in the Civil War, Confederate General Joseph Wheeler’s cavalry raids General Sherman’s railroad supply lines in Tennessee.
Joseph Wheeler
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