On this day in the Civil War, congressional elections in New York, New Jersey, Illinois, and Wisconsin see Democrats elected to office. Democrat Horatio Seymour is elected Governor of New York.
Horatio Seymour
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November 4, 1862
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November 3, 1864
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On this day in the Civil War, Union General George Thomas sends the Federal IV Corps to Pulaski, Tennessee in anticipation of a threatened invasion by the Confederate Army of Tennessee.
November 2, 1863
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On this day in the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln is invited to the dedication of a new cemetery at Gettysburg, Pa.
He is asked to make “a few appropriate remarks” , but the main speaker will be orator and statesman Edward Everett.
Edward Everett
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November 1, 1862
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On this day in the Civil War, military governor Union General Benjamin Butler tightens restrictions on movements to and from the city of New Orleans, Louisiana.
General Benjamin Butler
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October 31, 1861
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On this day in the Civil War, Union General Winfield Scott submits his formal resignation as General-in-Chief of the Union army. President Abraham Lincoln grants his retirement request.
General Winfield Scott
President Abraham Lincoln
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