Posts Tagged ‘On this Day in the Civil War’

On this day in the Civil War, fighting breaks out in Van Buren, Arkansas between Confederates and Federals who are commanded by General James Blunt. The Union forces seized 100 prisoners as well as supplies.

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General James Blunt

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On this day in the Civil War, Union troops under General Benjamin Prentiss clash with rebels at Mount Sion, Missouri.

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General Benjamin Prentiss

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On this day in the Civil War, the United States government agrees to surrender the Confederate commissioners James Mason and John Slidell into the hands of Great Britain.

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On this day in the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln and his wife travel to several hospitals in Washington City to visit wounded soldiers.

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Hospital in Washington City

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On this day in the Civil War, The U.S. Congress passes duties on luxury items including coffee, tea, sugar, and molasses.

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