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On this day in the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln turns over command of the Federal Army of the Potomac to General George McClellan.
General McClellan replaces General Irvin McDowell, who lost the First Battle of Bull Run.
General McDowell and Staff
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On this day in the Civil War, Confederate raider John Hunt Morgan is captured and sent to Ohio Penitentiary.
John Hunt Morgan
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On this day in the Civil War, Confederate troops clash with Union forces in the New Mexico territory. The Union troops abandon their position, though outnumbering the Confederates 2 to 1.
The Confederates are led by Captain John Baylor.
On this day in the Civil War, Confederate troops under General Jubal Early route Federal forces under General George Crook at Kernstown, Virginia.
The Federal forces sustain almost 1,200 casualties during the battle.
General George Crook
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On this day in the Civil War, Union troops under Union General William French push through Manassas Gap but are delayed by Confederate forces.
The Confederate action stops General Meade’s attempt to cut General Lee’s army in two.
General William “Blinky” French
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