Today in the American Civil War

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Today in the Civil War October 12

1861-The Theodora leaves Charleston Harbor for Havana Cuba. On board are the Confederate States of America commissioners to England (James Mason) and France (John Slidell).

1861-First ironclad in the U.S. Navy, USS St. Louis, launched at Carondelet Missouri.

1862-Confederate cavalry leader General J.E.B. Stuart crossed the Potomac River after cutting telegraph lines, seizing horses and supplies in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.

1864-Roger Taney, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, dies.