On this day in the Civil War, Union troops are defeated by Confederates at the Battle of Wilson’s Creek, Missouri.
Union General Nathaniel Lyon is killed in the Battle.
General Nathaniel Lyon
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August 10, 1861
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August 9, 1862
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On this day in the Civil War, Confederate troops under General A.P. Hill defeat Federal forces at the Battle of Cedar Mountain.
During the battle, Confederate General Charles Winder is killed.
General Charles Winder
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August 8, 1861
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On this day in the Civil War, Secretary of War, Simon Cameron states that Union troops should adhere to fugitive slave laws, but only in Union territory.
General Benjamin Butler is told by Cameron that escaped slaves cannot be returned to Confederate slave owners.
Simon Cameron
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August 7, 1861
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On this day in the Civil War, the town of Hampton, Virginia is burned by Confederates under the command of General John Magruder.
General John Magruder
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August 6, 1863
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On this day in the Civil War, near the Cape of Good Hope, the Confederate raider CSS Alabama captures the Federal ship Sea Bride.
CSS Alabama
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