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On this day in the Civil War, General Henry Halleck receives a message from Federal General George Thomas, telling him that an attack against General Hood’s Confederate army will commence as soon as the weather allows.
General Henry Halleck
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On this day in the Civil War, half of the city of Charleston, South Carolina is destroyed by a fire. This includes much of the business district.
Charleston, South Carolina
On this day in the Civil War, Federal General George Stoneman leads an expedition aimed at destroying rebel salt and lead mines in southwest Virginia.
General George Stoneman
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On this day in the Civil War, Southern plantation owners along the Atlantic coast burn their cotton crops to prevent confiscation by Union troops.
Cotton bales
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On this day in the Civil War, the Federal Army of the Potomac clashes with Confederate forces, starting the Battle of Chancellorsville.
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