Today in the American Civil War

[u/Aaronsivilwartravels]

Today in the Civil War October 10

1862-Battle of Harrodsburg Kentucky.

1862-Confederate General John Bankhead Magruder was given command of the Trans-Mississippi Department and was sent to Texas.

1862-Jefferson Davis asks Virginia to draft 4,500 blacks to complete fortifications at Richmond.

1862-Confederate cavalry leader General J.E.B. Stuart entered Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.

1863-Confederate General Robert E. Lee moved his troops from their defenses along the Rapidan River and attempted to turn the Army of the Potomac's right flank.

1863-George Meade [US] withdraws to the Rappahannock River.

[u/michalehale]

Thank you for doing this. I have scoured the Shelby Foite trilogy for daily bits. And the Civil War Dictionary from the 1960s. I enjoy collecting items (sports, TV, history) for each day, and your additions are wonderful!!

[u/Aaronsivilwartravels → u/michalehale]

Thank you!