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On this day in the Civil War, President Lincoln suggests that General Grant transfer troops to General Philip Sheridan in the Shenandoah Valley to break the stalemate with General Early’s Confederates.
General Early
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On this day in the Civil War, Federal General William T. Sherman and Confederate General John B. Hood enter into a 10 day truce to allow the evacuation of civilians from Atlanta.
A citizen’s committee presents Sherman with a formal protest of this policy of removal. Sherman replies, “You might as well appeal against the thunderstorm, as against these terrible hardships of war.”
Over the next 10 days, 446 families leave the city.
Drawing of Atlanta’s citizens obtaining passes to evacuate the city
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On this day in the Civil War, Mrs. Jessie Benton Fremont, wife of General Fremont, travels to Washington City to meet with President Lincoln. She attempts to provide support for her husband’s actions in Missouri. 
Jessie Fremont
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On this day in the Civil War, President Lincoln sends Federal General David Hunter to Missouri to provide support for General Fremont. Fremont’s conduct continues to concern the President.
General David Hunter
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On this day in the Civil War, Union General George B. McClellan formally accepts the Democratic nomination for president of the United States.
George McClellan and wife
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