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On this day in the Civil War, Confederate General Joseph Johnston, who commands the Department of Tennessee, receives a letter from Confederate President Jefferson Davis explaining that troops may need to be sent to Alabama or Mississippi.
Joseph Johnston
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On this day in the Civil War, Federal Navy Admiral David Porter’s fleet begins the bombardment of Fort Fisher.
David Porter
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On this day in the Civil War, Maryland political figure Francis P. Blair meets with Confederate President Jefferson Davis in Richmond. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss avenues for peace between the Union and Confederacy.
Francis P. Blair
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On this day in the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln accepts the resignation of Secretary of War Simon Cameron.
Simon Cameron House
Harrisburg, Pa
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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