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.

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.

On this day in the Civil War, Confederate President Jefferson Davis brands General Benjamin Butler a felon and enemy of mankind. This response is due to General Butler’s military governorship of New Orleans, Louisiana.

Jefferson Davis
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On this day in the Civil War, British Foreign Minister Lord Lyons continues to press the Union for the release of Confederate Commissioners Mason and Slidell.

Lord Lyons
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