On this day in the Civil War, Southern spy Belle Boyd is imprisoned in Old Capitol Prison, Washington City.
Belle Boyd
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July 29, 1862
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July 28, 1863
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On this day in the Civil War, Confederate colonel John S. Mosby and his raiders strike Meade’s army in a series of quick maneuvers.
Colonel John S. Mosby
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July 27, 1861
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On this day in the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln turns over command of the Federal Army of the Potomac to General George McClellan.
General McClellan replaces General Irvin McDowell, who lost the First Battle of Bull Run.
General McDowell and Staff
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July 26, 1863
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On this day in the Civil War, Confederate raider John Hunt Morgan is captured and sent to Ohio Penitentiary.
John Hunt Morgan
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July 25, 1861
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On this day in the Civil War, Confederate troops clash with Union forces in the New Mexico territory. The Union troops abandon their position, though outnumbering the Confederates 2 to 1.
The Confederates are led by Captain John Baylor.
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